as in dumps
a state of resentful silence or irritability
she stayed in the pouts all day
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1
as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
her lips pouted as she glared at him silently
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2
as in scowls
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 Synonyms for pouts
Noun
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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 -
However, once Biden handed off the Democratic nomination to Newsom’s longtime friend, fellow Willie Brown protégé and political stablemate Kamala Harris, the California governor seemed to disappear into a long sulk.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
Verb
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The series pokes fun at musical tropes and also has hilarious songs of its own.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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During anagen, the hair follicle will produce a new shaft–the part of the follicle that pokes above the skin.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Urban planning that allows for animal movement also increases the likelihood of contact with people, pets and livestock — which means humans need to learn how to interact with wild animals in a healthier way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Severe sunburns can also cause physical discomfort and psychological distress, including pain, irritability, embarrassment, and symptoms like fever and dehydration.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Mood changes like sadness, anxiety, or irritability arise.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2025
Noun
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One of Richards' serious snits was with O'Brien's Facebook advertisement.—
Bill Laytner,
Detroit Free Press,
25 Oct. 2024
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Their snit is over Nessel's push for new laws that would give more regulation to professional guardians and conservators.—
Bill Laytner,
Detroit Free Press,
7 Oct. 2024
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“Pouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouts. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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