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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Dalmatian dog parents travel abroad with pets in tow, spending thousands A couple from Warwickshire, England, has spent thousands of dollars taking along their two large Dalmatians on vacations abroad.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025 -
Instead, one of the deer leans toward the cat and starts licking the pet around his neck and cheek.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The screams of a toddler in the throes of a tantrum reverberate deeply within parents.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Polley’s Polley ends up (understandably) screaming in frustration when Matt pratfalls his way into the shot, a tantrum the indie director could hardly relate to as someone known for facilitating calm, peaceful productions on intimate character studies.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Include how to phrase these questions tactfully and what responses might indicate a poor fit.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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These chic jeans have a snug fit in the waist and thighs with loose legs for styling trendy outfits.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Recent White House comments and insults directed at NATO allies – as well as the military alliance itself – have raised alarm and confusion.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In a workplace that’s increasingly remote, fast-paced, independent and ever-changing, these aren’t insults.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Just two months after sending the internet into a tizzy with the release of Nutty Buddy Creme Pies, the beloved snack brand is at it again with a new twist on a classic—if the rumors are true.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
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That was enough to send the Barron Trump fan base into a tizzy.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Sulk(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sulk%28s%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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