Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthed (down)
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Michigan had more than enough to put away Arizona, notably with 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara going for 26 points to lead five players in double figures.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026 -
The Brazilian put away a goal with ease, leveling the match in the 37th minute.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The big push was to put down flags and footprints, not build a base.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Larry Page has been assembling a huge spread in Coconut Grove, while Sergey Brin has put down roots on Allison Island.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The proteins in milk (whey and casein) also work together, as whey is digested quickly and casein provides a more sustained effect, helping reduce hunger between meals, says Lindsay-Adler.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
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Research shows that beta-glucan reduces post-meal blood sugar by making the food being digested thicker.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Duke swallowed an olive the size of my head.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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If the design takes New York’s fallback course, the library could be swallowed into a plain brown box.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Mouthed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthed%20%28down%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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