simpered

verb

past tense of simper
as in laughed

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  1. laughed
  2. grinned
  3. smiled
Verb
  • The room laughed and had the sharpest strategy conversation of the year.
    — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this month, Texas quarterback Arch Manning laughed at an AI meme of ESPN reporter Holly Rowe getting slapped by Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of laughed
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  • In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, the singer could be seen smiling in the back seat of an SUV while her soccer player boyfriend of two years grinned from the front seat.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Kulich missed most of last season with a blood clot issue, but Mrtka grinned when asked how Kulich looked this summer.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of grinned
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  • Several employees stood and smiled at cash registers Wednesday, while customers pointed to menu boards and ordered seasonal items.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In the first photo, Sweeney smiled while taking a mirror selfie, with the two small charms visible around her neck.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of smiled
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“Simpered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simpered. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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