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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The questions, answered anonymously, investigated dogs’ personalities and TV viewing habits, including the pets’ engagement level when animals were and were not on screen.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025 -
Users were tasked with taking care of their virtual pet by pressing buttons that simulate feeding, disciplining and playing with the critter on screen.—
Michelle Chapman,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
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The tantrum wasn’t aimed at anyone in particular, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said – though the Dodgers made multiple misplays defensively behind Kershaw.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
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To help toddlers navigate big emotions, this play kit includes two toys, a board book, and access to a mini-course with strategies on handling tantrums in real-time for parents.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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Even the pop and dance verticals may not be quite the right fit.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Johnson says hiring for the right fit and qualifications is crucial as a remote team.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
20 July 2025
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And the gratuitous insults—to NATO allies, the European Union, the BRICs, the United Nations, or the World Health Organization—continue to flow from the president.—
MARGARET MACMILLAN,
Foreign Affairs,
21 July 2025
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The Steals and Deals segment on the WFTV newscasts are annoying and an insult to the viewers!—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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Before Sonic joined the game, McDonald’s sent fans into a tizzy after announcing that their beloved Snack Wraps would be back in action this summer.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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His victory has sent some major investors, New York business leaders and conservative news commentators into a tizzy over the now-very-real possibility that Mamdani, a three-term state assemblyman, will be the mayor of America's largest city.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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“Sulk(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sulk%28s%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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