simpered

past tense of simper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simpered
Verb
  • The actor laughed while recalling one of the more unusual consequences of the franchise's popularity.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Carrie Warick-Smith, at the Association of Community College Trustees, laughed ruefully when she was asked when that journey — and the free money to start it — might actually begin.
    Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • In the selfie video, Valentina grinned into the camera wearing a gold choker and gold hoops as her mother hugged her from behind.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • Wheeler grinned before Hill exchanged high-fives and chest bumps with right fielder Brandon Marsh.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Early in the second inning Wednesday afternoon, Nasim Nuñez smiled, hopping giddily.
    Noah White, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
  • In another photo, the Smash alum smiled and posed with Foster at a dining table with the cake plate.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
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“Simpered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simpered. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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