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noun

Definition of mousenext
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as in coward

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as in icicle

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verb

ˈmau̇z How to pronounce mouse (audio)
as in to sneak
to move about in a sly or secret manner a cat mousing along in the shadows of the garden

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Recent Examples of mouse
Noun
There were also mouse droppings seen underneath the shelving inside the dry food storage room. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Health inspectors observed mouse droppings in the corners of the floors throughout the facility and in the restroom. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, Arakawa's death at 65 is attributed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease usually contracted from exposure to mouse droppings that affects the lungs. — Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Such original approaches to mouse controls could be Nintendo's secret weapon on the Switch 2, and developers are already coming up with more inventive uses for the tech than simply bringing a cursor to console gaming. — Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouse
  1. coward
  2. icicle
  3. sneak
  4. wuss
  5. iceberg
  6. lurk
  7. milquetoast
  8. slide
Noun
  • But Coyote has hitched his hopes for the mammoth case upon a man who could only be called a coward.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The pundits feasted on her neutrality, most venomously Megyn Kelly, who called her a coward.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of coward
Noun
  • Florist Amy Vongpitaka revealed to PEOPLE at the time that the couple created a winter wonderland under a tent in their living room, filled with candles, branches, crystal icicles and over 70,000 white orchids.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • On April 12, the Toronto Raptors transformed Drake’s usual courtside seats into a frozen display — complete with faux ice and icicles — in what appeared to be a not-so-subtle promotion for his upcoming album, Iceman.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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Verb
  • Police are investigating a rash of incidents involving people sneaking out of sewers.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • And new species join the party regularly, as bad pet owners release their charges into the wild or stowaways sneak in from far-off countries.
    — Alex Harris August 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sneak
Noun
  • Supporters of the Republican candidate, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, portray Democrats as wusses, cucks, soy boys who don’t follow sports.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
  • Henry is a megalomaniac and a complete wuss.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of wuss
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  • The Titanic sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean on April 14, 1912, after hitting an iceberg, taking with it approximately 1,500 passengers and crew members.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • On a molecular level As an example of the distinction between energy and temperature, compare a cup of hot tea and an iceberg.
    — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of iceberg
Verb
  • Regardless of whether mines still lurk in the water, Iran's threat to attack ships has kept traffic to a minimum.
    — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Superstitious Romans imagined demons lurking in the darkness under the toilet seats.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of lurk
Noun
  • And Benjamin Cole is a likable milquetoast as Sarah’s original boyfriend, Chris.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • By all accounts, being a milquetoast is a sort of vice—cowardice masquerading as prudence.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of milquetoast
Verb
  • The former Syracuse standout, who starred during the preseason, immediately slides in as Malik Willis’ backup.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, the crossguard had to be wide enough to prevent the user's hand from sliding onto the blade by accident.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
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