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

On a bench across from the doors, two immigration agents nodded at each other and one mouthed, “Let’s go.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2025

For a brief moment that felt much longer, the inauguration audience suffered in awkward silence until Underwood mouthed to an audio technician that she was going to continue on without the music.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025

Emma waggled her eyebrows warningly at Chess and mouthed at him, Sound normal!

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix