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 WebMary Kekatos, ABC News, 8 May 2024
As seasonal allergies return, Wisconsinites might be suffering with runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
These can range from swelling and itching at the injection site (usually the arm) to sneezing and a runny nose to anaphylactic shock in rare cases.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 7 May 2024
Grasses in the summertime also can trigger coughing and sneezing.
—Michaela Mulligan, Miami Herald, 1 May 2024
Runny Nose and Sneezing Antihistamines may provide temporary relief from a runny nose and sneezing.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
But allergy sufferers don’t have to just sneeze and bear it, Dr. Rosenthal advises.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
As temperatures in Kentucky slowly rise, people can expect more sneezing, itchiness and congestion for themselves or those around them.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 29 Feb. 2024
But for those dealing with seasonal allergies, spring is marked by itchy eyes and throats, runny noses and lots of sneezing.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 8 May 2024
While the winds were nothing to sneeze at, the gusts are common in late spring.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
Anderson says that people wouldn’t cough or sneeze directly onto friends or family members.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be spread from person-to-person through the air and can stay in the air for two hours after a sick person coughs or sneezes.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that usually attack the lungs, and is spread through the air when an infectious person coughs or sneezes.
—Mike Stobbe, The Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Scientists believe leprosy can spread by inhaling infected respiratory droplets that are released when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how flu and COVID spread.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Measles spreads through the air through coughs and sneezes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024
The exterior decks are nothing to sneeze at, either.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023
Verb
When a person with TB disease coughs, sneezes, speaks or sings, bacteria can spread through the air and a non-infected patient can breathe in the bacteria.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 8 May 2024
As seasonal allergies return, Wisconsinites might be suffering with runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
These can range from swelling and itching at the injection site (usually the arm) to sneezing and a runny nose to anaphylactic shock in rare cases.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 7 May 2024
Grasses in the summertime also can trigger coughing and sneezing.
—Michaela Mulligan, Miami Herald, 1 May 2024
Runny Nose and Sneezing Antihistamines may provide temporary relief from a runny nose and sneezing.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
But allergy sufferers don’t have to just sneeze and bear it, Dr. Rosenthal advises.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
As temperatures in Kentucky slowly rise, people can expect more sneezing, itchiness and congestion for themselves or those around them.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 29 Feb. 2024
But for those dealing with seasonal allergies, spring is marked by itchy eyes and throats, runny noses and lots of sneezing.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Noun
But for those who sneeze, wheeze, and water as the world begins to bloom, pollen is a less-than-welcome companion to spring.
—Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 8 May 2024
While the winds were nothing to sneeze at, the gusts are common in late spring.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
Anderson says that people wouldn’t cough or sneeze directly onto friends or family members.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be spread from person-to-person through the air and can stay in the air for two hours after a sick person coughs or sneezes.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that usually attack the lungs, and is spread through the air when an infectious person coughs or sneezes.
—Mike Stobbe, The Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Scientists believe leprosy can spread by inhaling infected respiratory droplets that are released when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how flu and COVID spread.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Measles spreads through the air through coughs and sneezes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024
The exterior decks are nothing to sneeze at, either.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023
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“Sneeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneeze. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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