scenting

verb

present participle of scent
1
as in perfuming
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance fancy bars of soap scented with lavender

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2
as in sniffing
to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose the dog scented a rabbit and suddenly took off

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3
as in sensing
to have a vague awareness of he scented danger

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Recent Examples of scenting This reed diffuser is excellent for scenting large spaces like living rooms. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 June 2026 This year, brands are betting big on banana, scenting their latest launches with the distinctly sweet and utterly nostalgic aroma in time for the hot season ahead. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 One flower goes a long way in scenting an outdoor space, so don’t surround your patio with pots full of them. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 Marin Humane offers an array of classes for you and your canine buddy, from basic obedience to scenting to agility. — Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenting
  1. perfuming
  2. sniffing
  3. sensing
  4. smelling
  5. feeling
  6. inhaling
  7. seeing
Verb
  • The bread alone–flaky fougasse, perfuming the table with a luscious buttery scent—is worth the admission price.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of perfuming
Verb
  • This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • Musk and SpaceX have a true nose for money, including sniffing out government infusions and contracts.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
Definition of sniffing
Verb
  • The mice that were prevented from scratching and those lacking the itch-sensing neuron experienced less inflammation.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • The second, MiDAR, is an active multispectral sensing system that shoots multiple wavelengths of light through the water column to illuminate the otherwise dark ocean depths.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of sensing
Verb
  • Worth checking out The Nest Fragrances Reed Diffuser will keep your bathroom smelling nice with 21 lush scents, including lemon and mint, apricot tea, ginger and vanilla bean, ocean mist and sea salt, grapefruit and more.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • Scents like Watermelon Whirl, Banana Blend, Berry Bliss and Tangerine Twirl are perfect for smelling delicious this summer, so shop the full collection now, which includes moisturizing body washes, travel-size perfume sprays and lip oil.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of smelling
Verb
  • The Majestic espouses a traditional luxury hotel style without feeling stuffy or pretentious.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • That feeling Moskovitz had was shared by many of the other actors on the project, largely new characters not introduced in the Legally Blonde canon before the series.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Definition of feeling
Verb
  • Avoid inhaling the dust—even food-grade—as prolonged exposure can irritate the lungs, says Harlow-Ellis.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026
  • Gonzalez worked to enforce a roadblock during the chemical plume without being informed about the dangers of inhaling the chemicals.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of inhaling
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  • True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of seeing

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“Scenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenting. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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