as in pet
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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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Having a pet is a joy, but defending your home against stray hair is not.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025 -
For more information on Baby or other adoptable pets, visit the shelter’s website.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But there was another side to this sweet young thing—a history of tantrums, thievery, and rebellion.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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McEnroe’s tantrum comes while leading Mike Pernfors 6-1, 4-6, 7-5, 2-4. 1996 — Karrie Webb becomes the second-quickest winner in LPGA Tour history winning the HealthSouth Inaugural at Walt Disney World.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The pants feature a slightly loose fit in the leg that allows for optimal movement and an elastic waistband that provides enough stretch to be comfortable without leaving you constantly pulling up your pants.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Lightweight and comfortable, the second-generation Apple AirPods Pro includes four ear tips to customize your fit.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PCMAG,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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During the interview, McEnany spoke openly about being compared, as an insult, to the character of Pat, because of her gender expression.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
13 Feb. 2025
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Finally, Smith reiterated that no insult was directed at Williams.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The waggish jeer that subverts the Reich Chancellery, designed by Adolf Hitler's chief architect, Albert Speer, must have sent the woman who chastises children for flatulent folly into a tizzy.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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When photos of Mangione hit social media, users across platforms went into a tizzy.—
Stephan Pechdimaldji,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Sulk(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sulk%28s%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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