sneezed; sneezing
: to make a sudden violent spasmodic audible expiration of breath through the nose and mouth especially as a reflex act
sneezer
noun
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Examples of sneeze in a Sentence
Verb
She was constantly sneezing and coughing.
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The bacteria is spread by coming into contact with an infected person's saliva or spit, such as through coughing, kissing, sharing items or sneezing near someone's face.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The mumps virus spreads through saliva and respiratory secretions when infected people cough, sneeze, talk, or share drinks or utensils.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Verb
But for those dealing with seasonal allergies, spring can bring itchy eyes and throats, runny noses and lots of sneezing.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The bacteria is spread by coming into contact with an infected person's saliva or spit, such as through coughing, kissing, sharing items or sneezing near someone's face.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
The inspector instructed management to put up sneeze guards.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The mumps virus spreads through saliva and respiratory secretions when infected people cough, sneeze, talk, or share drinks or utensils.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Sneeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneeze. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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