mouthed
Example Sentences
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Fery laughing as he explicitly mouthed his surprise with a three-word phrase was a great moment.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
In a second phase of the study, the researchers simulated how the body might process lead if children mouthed or chewed on clothing.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2026
In consecutive weeks, Myers mouthed "elbows up" at the camera.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2025
She quickly waved and mouthed that she’d meet him right afterward.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
