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as in sneer
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
made a snort of derision at the lame suggestion
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Recent Examples of snort
Peter Ubel, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
And while it can be linked to a variety of health risks in those who are affected, snoring also takes a toll on bed partners who struggle to get some shuteye in the midst of a cacophony of snorts and rumbles.
—Carly Weeks, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
With Donald Trump’s second term off to a roaring, snorting start—a furious dust cloud of ICE raids and ICE-raid photo ops, tariffs announced and then paused, a funding freeze dramatically imposed and then rapidly rescinded—these words have become something of a media mantra.
—Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But back in the late 90s, people could crush the pills, turning a slow-release narcotic into a rapidly acting drug, a snort or injection leading to an intense high.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
And while it can be linked to a variety of health risks in those who are affected, snoring also takes a toll on bed partners who struggle to get some shuteye in the midst of a cacophony of snorts and rumbles.
—Carly Weeks, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
Verb
Chances are few remember all those who posted videos of them putting Tide Pods in their mouths or snorting condoms.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
With Donald Trump’s second term off to a roaring, snorting start—a furious dust cloud of ICE raids and ICE-raid photo ops, tariffs announced and then paused, a funding freeze dramatically imposed and then rapidly rescinded—these words have become something of a media mantra.
—Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snort
Noun
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But the moralistic sneer didn’t take long to enter the postgame analysis.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The male characters are, typically, petulant narcissists with perpetual sneers who insult and cajole their female love interests into almost invariably unhealthy relationships.—
Josh Bell,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Benefit Party will offer a festive evening filled with North County San Diego’s best bites and sips, one-of-a-kind silent and live auction packages, and an exclusive performance by Switchfoot and special guests, including youth beneficiary guests.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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She's let fans in on her gender reveal, sonogram appointments, and partying without taking a sip of rosé.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Beatrix is forcing Charlie to drive her to a safe house, where the human lie detector will use her special talent to sniff out … whichever rodent term is appropriate here.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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Most hitters would rather sniff pine tar than face Estrada’s blend of 97-mph fastball, a devastating splitter and a sharp slider.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
Noun
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In group settings, Edelman was good for a clip on the local news, making a wry joke about his own passing abilities, the opposing team or Brady with a smirk on his face.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
6 May 2025
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Everyone has always wondered what that smirk was all about from day one.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Click for more > Clearly, this is no ordinary sea creature quietly snuffling the currents.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 May 2010
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Next to arrive is her disembodied trunk, with a mind of its own, snuffling out friends and enemies and food.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2024
Noun
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The easiest and most expensive way is to buy Scrappy’s Firewater Tincture, but there’s a half dozen ways to get heat into a drink, like muddling a pepper in the tin, or infusing the spirit.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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In 1939, the Mint Julep became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Other factors can negatively affect your quality of sleep like sleep apnea, sleep walking or even snoring, Harris says.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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Being able to customize your bed can provide a more comfortable sleep experience, combat snoring, relieve pain, and promote better circulation.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Snort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snort. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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