mouthed

Example Sentences

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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

Diddy mouthed the words “thank you” to the jurors after they confirmed the verdicts were correct.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025

The 18-year-old shook his finger and mouthed "not a chance" to the crowd before eventually sealing the win with an average of 108.69.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025

Ruffling my curls, he mouthed the words “I’m sorry” and slunk out of the room.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas