sneezed; sneezing
: to make a sudden violent spasmodic audible expiration of breath through the nose and mouth especially as a reflex act
sneezer
noun
Phrases
sneeze at
informal
: to make light of
—always used in negative statements to indicate something that is important or deserves attention
… a red ribbon for second place is not to be sneezed at or scorned.—
Richard Peck
Richard PeckPerquisites and severance pay are nothing to sneeze at [=are significant]
Examples of sneeze in a Sentence
Verb
She was constantly sneezing and coughing.
Recent Examples on the WebMichelle Lee, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Oral allergy medications are effective at alleviating symptoms like congestion, itchiness and sneezing, but a significant downside is that many cause drowsiness, Tirumalasetty said.
—Hannah Seo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Symptoms can start like a common cold with fatigue, a low-grade fever, runny nose, sore throat or sneezing.
—Keri Brenner, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
Just one pill will relieve all day from sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and itching of the nose and throat.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2024
Measles quickly spreads Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through respiratory droplets released by coughing and sneezing.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
In a post on the Missouri Department of Conservation's website, naturalist Lauren Baker said the snake, named Tiger-Lily, sneezed up traces of blood during a feeding about two weeks ago.
—USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
Following her first sneezing attack in 2001, the episodes soon became more frequent and intense.
—Joanne Fowler, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
That combination led to a lot of stuffiness, sneezing and having to isolate in their basement suite.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
And as part of the sketch comedy, Captain Big Nose unleashed a giant sneeze due to his allergy to asteroids.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024
These pathogens can be deposited on or transferred to fomites in a variety of ways, from an explosive sneeze or casual touch.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
And with just three concerts left on the itinerary — in Cologne, Milan and Hamburg — the vibe on the shuttle bus from the hotel to the hall was a medley of anticipation, determination and muted sneezes.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
Still, in today’s fragmented TV landscape, anything near 20 million viewers is nothing to sneeze at.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
Measles spreads through the air through coughs and sneezes.
—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
Pets can then transfer the infection to humans via tissue or bodily fluids, such as respiratory droplets from cough or sneezes.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2024
Some of these clips were impressive, and the technology needed to render them on such small screens is nothing to sneeze at.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2024
Verb
Rina Tada, a 35-year-old systems engineer in Tokyo, is among those who suffer at this time of year: Her symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, and itchiness in her eyes, throat, ears, and on her skin.
—Michelle Lee, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Oral allergy medications are effective at alleviating symptoms like congestion, itchiness and sneezing, but a significant downside is that many cause drowsiness, Tirumalasetty said.
—Hannah Seo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Symptoms can start like a common cold with fatigue, a low-grade fever, runny nose, sore throat or sneezing.
—Keri Brenner, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
Just one pill will relieve all day from sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and itching of the nose and throat.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2024
Measles quickly spreads Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through respiratory droplets released by coughing and sneezing.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
In a post on the Missouri Department of Conservation's website, naturalist Lauren Baker said the snake, named Tiger-Lily, sneezed up traces of blood during a feeding about two weeks ago.
—USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
Following her first sneezing attack in 2001, the episodes soon became more frequent and intense.
—Joanne Fowler, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
That combination led to a lot of stuffiness, sneezing and having to isolate in their basement suite.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Noun
Unica’s performance specs are nothing to sneeze at, either.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
And as part of the sketch comedy, Captain Big Nose unleashed a giant sneeze due to his allergy to asteroids.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024
These pathogens can be deposited on or transferred to fomites in a variety of ways, from an explosive sneeze or casual touch.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
And with just three concerts left on the itinerary — in Cologne, Milan and Hamburg — the vibe on the shuttle bus from the hotel to the hall was a medley of anticipation, determination and muted sneezes.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
Still, in today’s fragmented TV landscape, anything near 20 million viewers is nothing to sneeze at.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
Measles spreads through the air through coughs and sneezes.
—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
Pets can then transfer the infection to humans via tissue or bodily fluids, such as respiratory droplets from cough or sneezes.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2024
Some of these clips were impressive, and the technology needed to render them on such small screens is nothing to sneeze at.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Sneeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneeze. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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