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

Like an old-timey silent movie performer, he then began gesturing with his arms and soundlessly mouthed words.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 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

Cade silently mouthed five dollars to me and pointed at the pizza.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith