1
as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
her lips pouted as she glared at him silently
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as in scowled
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 pouted
Barnes could have pouted at the demotion.
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Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2026
In an off-duty selfie with Marco Perego-Saldaña, the Emilia Pérez actress pouted at the camera while showing off her glowing, makeup-free complexion in an Instagram photo dump on February 22.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Rafael Andres, 61, pouted as the verdict was read before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Zachary James.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
While Jenner pouted her lips and flashed the peace sign, Aire stared at the camera.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2026
In an off-duty selfie with Marco Perego-Saldaña, the Emilia Pérez actress pouted at the camera while showing off her glowing, makeup-free complexion in an Instagram photo dump on February 22.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Rafael Andres, 61, pouted as the verdict was read before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Zachary James.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
While Jenner pouted her lips and flashed the peace sign, Aire stared at the camera.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouted
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Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Those that attended mostly sat and scowled.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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Another line of attack likens the show to when bachelorette parties invade gay bars — a practice frequently scowled upon by gay patrons.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025
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On Thursday, before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Kimmel poked fun at the event on his late night show, sharing faux remarks for his own dinner.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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The host also poked fun at the Trumps’ living separately despite being married for 22 years.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Levin has not denied paying for story tips, which is frowned upon by traditional journalism outlets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mother frowned, then perked up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Angelenos’ eyes bulged at the $1,500-a-head price tag.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Pouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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