MOUTHING (DOWN) Synonyms: 49 Similar Words

mouthing (down)

verb

present participle of mouth (down)

as in partaking (of)

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Joe also takes the chance to collaborate with Coop on a new and more effective system for putting away the toys, which is a relief to Coop.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
But no series ostensibly for children has worked harder to guilt-trip adults into taking better care of their pets or belongings than the Toy Story movies, in which the mere act of putting away playthings is tantamount to mass murder.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026

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Popular media and Southern folklore frequently claimed that kudzu was swallowing 150,000 new acres every year and had overtaken anywhere from 7 to 9 million acres across the region.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026
The cause of the powerful torrents of floodwater that carved a devastating path through Nepal and Tibet — swallowing towns, roads and bridges — is not yet clear, but Nepal is a hotspot for climate disasters as the planet heats up.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

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Traders were also digesting the latest Federal Open Market Committee minutes from July, released Wednesday.

— Jeff Cox,Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Pairing fast-digesting carbs with protein, healthy fats, or fiber can help slow down digestion and keep your blood sugar steadier.

— Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of digesting

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