Baleen whales, such as gray and humpback whales, have hundreds of comb-like plates with stiff bristles growing from the upper jaw to strain small food from huge mouthfuls of water.
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Mouthfuls
Synonyms for "mouthfuls" (8 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
long phrasemouthful
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: burden, difficulty, long phrase, mouthful, obligation.
- Sentence evidence is available for mouthfuls, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "mouthfuls".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "mouthfuls"
Keep "mouthfuls" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "mouthfuls" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "mouthfuls", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "mouthfuls" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
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8 entriesCollocations
6 entrieslarge mouthfulsmouthfuls of foodmouthfuls of jargonmouthfuls of wordsmouthfuls to swallowtake a mouthful
Derivations
1 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
On a recent weekday afternoon in Ho Chi Minh City, the passengers bouncing along on one of the city's green buses breathed in mouthfuls of carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide and other chemicals that add to Vietnam's notorious pollution. The toxic smoke did not come from the bus itself, but from the man driving it — one hand supporting the wheel, the other holding a cigarette.
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When the dog realized he would be going on a walk, he ate several mouthfuls of dry dog food to fuel up.
Source: tatoeba (7371405)
The rider untied a water bottle from his saddle and gulped down a few mouthfuls.
Source: tatoeba (11063892)
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "mouthfuls"?
Closest matches include burden, difficulty, long phrase, mouthful, obligation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "mouthfuls"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.