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as in scowl
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
that storekeeper's face seems to be in a permanent pout
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2
as in sulk
pouts plural
a state of resentful silence or irritability
she stayed in the pouts all day
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
her lips pouted as she glared at him silently
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as in to scowl
to silently go about in a bad mood
pouted and didn't say a word to anyone all morning
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Recent Examples of pout
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Her girlish pout, tiny waist and generous bust were often more appreciated than her talent.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Kayla Grant, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, back in Cousins, Jeremiah is still pouting — and lying!
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The squalane superstar makes pouts smoother, shinier, and plumper over time, which are all desirable adjectives in context of being as camera-ready as ever.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Her girlish pout, tiny waist and generous bust were often more appreciated than her talent.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
After looking at Short's phone, Gomez sweetly pouted while turning to her fiancé Benny Blanco with a smile.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, back in Cousins, Jeremiah is still pouting — and lying!
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pout
Noun
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His fierce disposition in competition — the scowl, the pumping of fists and the guttural yells after big plays — came in stark contrast to his off-court good nature and broad grins.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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She's got a scowl on her face as Marfisee and her students approach.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Instead, Arthur recites some Shakespeare and settles into a sulk after discovering some plans Edward has not shared with him.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Pout, sulk, and stay upset the Broncos declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 June 2025
Verb
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This season, Roseberry continued his mission with a haute couture collection that featured replica reptilian textures, protruding tusk breasts, scorpion bustiers and a translucent two-piece skirt suit rendered in hyperreal blowfish scales.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Models walked the runway in overcoats with shoulder pads, hourglass suits, pencil skirts and bra tops, with cylinder ponytails protruding from the sides of their heads.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The men stood frowning at each other and then back at Adi until the one without the gun broke into croaks of laughter.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Opponents complained that annexing the whole of Mexico would be financially ruinous, and frowned upon having the military indefinitely deployed to Mexico, where most of the citizens would not welcome them.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Texas basketball coach Sean Miller glanced over the stat sheet after Saturday’s 74-70 home loss to rival Texas A&M with a grimace before stating the obvious.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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So, the publicists, makeup team and fellow members of the press — all of us peering out of the floor-to-ceiling windows with a grimace — begin doing just that.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some people went for a jog, others brought out their pets for a taste of the frozen precipitation blanketing the Charlotte region on Saturday.—
Emily Broyles,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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This pet might have been adopted before publication.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hadn’t poked my nose in anywhere, hadn’t seen anything, and just really enjoyed watching the film.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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And the Banchet’s executive director, Michael Muser, poked at food influencers, made fun of the rising popularity of alcohol-free wine and jabbed at some restaurants using AI for creating recipes.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Anyway, Max mopes around all day and takes at least one meditation break.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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But gardeners don’t have to just mope indoors, dreaming of summer.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Pout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pout. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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