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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Noun
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When purchasing water for your family, purchase extra water to have for your pets to drink, and keep a set of food and water bowls in the room for feeding times.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025 -
Sure, a family member or a friend, but pets offer that special kind of unconditional love.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Internet viewers have offered their sympathies to a mom dealing with a baby and a parrot who copy each other's tantrums.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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On shaky ground The society’s standing with Trump would appear to be shaky now in light of the tantrum the president pitched last week over a three-judge federal court’s ruling against his tariffs.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Making the Right Decision for Your Family An all-boys camp, of course, isn't going to be a good fit for every family.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
27 June 2025
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Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN recently listed the Blue Jays as one of the best fits in a potential trade for Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Under it, anyone who defames, insults or threatens the King, Queen, heir apparent, or regent faces three to 15 years in prison.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
26 June 2025
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To suggest that the lawsuit is a look into the past insults understatement, and in the process calls into question the worth of the FTC.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Resulting shortages sent automakers worldwide into a tizzy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 June 2025
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The announcement comes just a couple of days after Carey first teased the track, sending Lambs into a tizzy with the prospect of the star’s first proper new music in years.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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“Sulk(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sulk%28s%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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