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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sulk(s)
Noun
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Though many videos like his can be seen on social media, ones that include clips of pets watching Severance are a bit different.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025 -
After the 2025 Oscars aired on March 2, pets across the globe seemed to weigh in on their favorite projects as well.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While restraint collapse and tantrums can look similar on the surface, their triggers are different.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
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
Noun
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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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Of all the defensive tackle options, Harmon seems like the strongest fit for the Bills and would even be worth some thought of a minor move up the board from No. 30, within reason.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
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
Noun
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Washington is in a tizzy over Donald Trump's sweeping assertions of executive power, often at the behest of Elon Musk, an influential private citizen who decidedly lacks public office.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Tipping agent The reason the market is in a tizzy is that the tariffs could be the agent that tips the economy from a modest slowdown into a recession.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Sulk(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sulk%28s%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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