as in mouths
the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal
a dope with a talent for opening his yap at exactly the wrong moment
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At the mouths of rivers and along the coasts, the research team found large concentrations of pharmaceuticals such as beta blockers, antidepressants and antibiotics.—
Susanne Rust
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Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026 -
In one episode, the crew of the Red Dwarf visits an Earth on which time moves backwards, culminating in a slapstick reverse Wild West-style bar fight that sees teeth reappear in mouths, windows reassemble, and chairs unbreak over heads.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami discusses those questions with reactions from coach Javier Mascherano and defender Maxi Falcon.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is a moment of suspense between the runway and the boutique that everyone in the fashion industry knows well, but rarely discusses out loud.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Yaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yaps. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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