as in pouts
to silently go about in a bad mood
the toddler would sulk for hours whenever he didn't get his way
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sulk(s)
Noun
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Ohioans can have a capybara as a pet with the proper permits, but Hurley said the people running the booth are from Kentucky.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Roscoe’s later years coincided with the emergence of a new generation of F1 paddock pets, most notably Charles Leclerc’s dachshund Leo, who joined the Ferrari driver’s family in April 2024.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even with nearly a quarter of the country blacked out due to affiliate preemptions — protests and temper tantrums by station groups and owners, basically — Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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And the process did get to the drummer, who threw a tantrum that, if anything, is underplayed in the film, according to Langan.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not explained is whether Makary would be happier if drug companies placed ads with immobile patients, frowns, and funereal music.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ken’yaku, a commitment to frugality, is detectable in a corporate culture that frowns on perks or frills.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The adjustable shoulder strap can be shortened or lengthened to find your perfect fit.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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This one is made from ultra-soft mulberry silk that’s lightweight and breathable, and the pull-on style is free of constricting zippers and buttons but has adjustable straps for an ideal fit.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During the speech, however, Kemp periodically deviated from building up Astra to hurling insults at several of his competitors in the launch industry.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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And as if a constant stream of social media vitriol wasn’t enough of an insult to the venerable lawns, they are subjected to constant meteorological insults as well.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aaron Pierre, 31, has the internet in a tizzy about his fatherhood status.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Swift also touched on one of her recent hobbies, baking sourdough, and an on-the-field moment at the 2024 AFC title game that sent her into a tizzy.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Sulk(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sulk%28s%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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