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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The questions, answered anonymously, investigated dogs’ personalities and TV viewing habits, including the pets’ engagement level when animals were and were not on screen.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025 -
Water cremation is expanding nationwide, and not just for pets.—
Eric Adler
July 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Traveling with children naturally involves mood swings, tantrums and unexpected moments that will test your patience.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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They’re filmed by reliable craftsmen like John Glen, Guy Hamilton, and Martin Campbell — workhorse directors who know how to shoot a fight scene, hit a deadline, and not throw a tantrum in the edit bay.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Even the pop and dance verticals may not be quite the right fit.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Johnson says hiring for the right fit and qualifications is crucial as a remote team.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
20 July 2025
Noun
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And the gratuitous insults—to NATO allies, the European Union, the BRICs, the United Nations, or the World Health Organization—continue to flow from the president.—
MARGARET MACMILLAN,
Foreign Affairs,
21 July 2025
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The Steals and Deals segment on the WFTV newscasts are annoying and an insult to the viewers!—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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Before Sonic joined the game, McDonald’s sent fans into a tizzy after announcing that their beloved Snack Wraps would be back in action this summer.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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His victory has sent some major investors, New York business leaders and conservative news commentators into a tizzy over the now-very-real possibility that Mamdani, a three-term state assemblyman, will be the mayor of America's largest city.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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“Sulk(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sulk%28s%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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