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as in jaws
the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal
the baby chicks opened their mouths very wide and chirped piteously when their mother came back with worms
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as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
the boy usually makes a mouth when he gets an injection
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as in cheek
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request
I won't tolerate you giving your mother mouth about everything
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as in spokesperson
a person who speaks for another or for a group
the press secretary is the official mouth of the administration
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as in to grimace
to distort one's face
when her mother told her to mind, the little girl mouthed insolently and rolled her eyes
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as in to mutter
to speak softly and unclearly
the prompter mouthed the forgotten words under his breath
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Recent Examples of mouth
Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
This time, a man wearing a gaiter that covered his nose and mouth was accompanied by three other individuals who appeared intimidating to Raimi.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 May 2023
To maintain the movie’s enigmatic air, Alegria’s talking animals don’t sing in a simplistic anthropomorphic manner — their lips don’t mouth words.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
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Noun
It is situated on the Ohio River near the mouth of the Kentucky River.
—Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
This time, a man wearing a gaiter that covered his nose and mouth was accompanied by three other individuals who appeared intimidating to Raimi.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
By trying to mouth out the words that code for each letter of the Roman alphabet, a paralyzed patient could spell out any word that popped into their head, stringing those words together to communicate in full sentences.
—Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 May 2023
To maintain the movie’s enigmatic air, Alegria’s talking animals don’t sing in a simplistic anthropomorphic manner — their lips don’t mouth words.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
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The researchers found that when people fake pain, their mouth-opening action during grimaces is too regular.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2014
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There’s no need to ask for his further blessings, and having noticed Philip’s many grimaces of disapproval in the background of Eddie’s selfies, Elsbeth and Kaya decide to attend a performance themselves, sitting in his late grandmother’s seats.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
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On Heyman, that meant apples of the cheeks—and Westman shares her secret face-lifting tip too.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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He’s got the classic ruddy cheeks and twinkle in his eye.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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The recount for the county board race is estimated to cost $5,000 to $7,000, county spokesperson Casper Hill said earlier this month.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The apps Bumble for Friends: Initially launched in 2016 as a feature on Bumble known as BFF, the typical user is a young woman who has just graduated from high school or college or moved to a new city, a Bumble spokesperson told me.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Elder economists muttered darkly of ancient times when the CPI rose by double digits, yet many a year had passed with no inflation sightings.Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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When Valdivia declined to give him any money, the man allegedly muttered expletives before turning away.Landon Mion, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
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The remark came at a Feb. 10 campaign rally in South Carolina when Trump brought up a hypothetical question about whether a NATO nation lagging in its defense obligation could count on U.S. assistance in the face of aggression.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The intensity between Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) has continued to build, as just last night, the 58-year-old slapped Paul across his left cheek as the two came face to face during the pre-fight weigh-in.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Unlike a regular low-budget diner, sitting at an empty booth gave you scowls and little or no service.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024
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The New Orleans rapper was shirtless in both photos, sporting an incredulous expression in the first and an angry scowl in the second.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 11 Sep. 2024
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The problem isn’t just the vehicle, but the fundamental disrespect.Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Experiencing disrespect, being overlooked, and feeling undervalued.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Over the weekend, more than 3,000 visitors stopped by to check out the holiday display that was promoted on Michigan Central Station social channels, station spokesman Dan Austin said.Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
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Aboard Air Force One on Monday, White House spokesman Andrew Bates confirmed that Mr. Biden and the first lady will attend the inauguration.Kristin Brown, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouth. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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