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pursed

verb as in press together

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Frowning brows, narrowing eyes and pursed lips often follow missed shots.

From BBC

Her lips, coated in a nude lipstick, are pursed just enough to achieve the perfect pout.

From Salon

Their foreheads were pressed together, their eyes were shut, their hands clasped; her lips were ever-so-slightly pursed, his forehead was wrinkled in concentration.

Her performance, featuring a giant disco ball pursed between two red lips, is gloriously OTT, and she has an enviable set of pipes.

From BBC

His body language certainly didn’t project enthusiasm at the prospect of remaining with the Lakers for the remainder of his career, as his voice was monotone and his lips were pursed.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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