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as in to linger
to move or act slowly
we were in a rush, and the Sunday driver in front of us was just moping along
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Recent Examples of mope
For example, Pooh is shown attempting to get honey while the oft depressed Eeore mopes in his tent.
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Since Jimmy Butler moped his way out of town, the talent hasn’t been there.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
All in all, election night had Republicans cheering and Democrats moping in Ohio.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024
With Aiyuk out, Deebo could be moping through this camp.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Since Jimmy Butler moped his way out of town, the talent hasn’t been there.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
All in all, election night had Republicans cheering and Democrats moping in Ohio.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024
With Aiyuk out, Deebo could be moping through this camp.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mope
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And though a few dozen people left the dinner early to catch the end or start of various performances, which included Charli XCX and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, about half of the long table lingered after dessert to continue chatting with their tablemates.—
Ye Fan,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Still, memories of the show lingered in a few significant minds: both Stephen Sondheim and Fred Ebb felt its influence.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the snap, Stewart pouts her lips for the selfie while wearing a silky brown top.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the snap, Stewart pouts her lips for the selfie while wearing a silky brown top.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ron Johnson supported it despite advocating that the House now delay its adoption.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas established a school scoring record for a three-game series, averaging 17 runs in the seven-inning games — the first via run rule on Saturday, the next two on Sunday shortened after weather delayed the series — against the Tigers, who averaged three runs per game.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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All fighters retreated to their corners to sulk as the saddest millionaires punk rock ever suffered.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Because of the nature of this time of the season, and the race to clinch a playoff spot in the uber-competitive Western Conference, there isn’t time for teams to sulk or feel sorry for themselves.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Simply fill the moat with water to keep unwanted pests from crawling down to the nectar ports.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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And setting your baby down on the ground to crawl around isn’t the cleanest option.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bolsonaro, who had sat apart from the other candidates, frowned furiously.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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There were even rumors that sneezing in McMahon's presence was frowned upon, as it was perceived as a sign of weakness.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Paleontologists used to wonder if some marine reptiles did the same, awkwardly dragging themselves onto beaches to lay eggs rather than birthing their young at sea like whales do.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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The longer the trade war drags on, the more likely Washington and Beijing will find other ways to retaliate beyond economics.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Those who scowled at such modest steps in programming are presumably hailing the Trump regime’s ugly crusade against D.E.I., which has broadened into an assault on decades of civil-rights progress.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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For Halloween, Rick showed up wearing the same shirt Blake always wore, scowled and walked around with a Monster drink all night long.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
19 July 2024
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“Mope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mope. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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