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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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as in sensing
to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenting
Verb
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Perhaps the most minimalistic option on this list, Diptyque’s Electric Diffuser is perfect for perfuming a small space with fine French fragrance.—
Austa Somvichian-Clausen,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His boss seems unusually chill with the deception, mostly because this lad might be helpful for sniffing out other moles and double agents in their field.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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During their stay, according to family members and personal notes, the stepdaughter, by then 14, walked in on Errol in her room allegedly sniffing her dirty underwear.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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The same quantum sensing tech is now entering hospitals.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Using infrared heat-sensing and other thermal imaging technology, a drone pilot can easily find a bear — even in a dense forest or other heavy cover.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, clean your garbage disposal once a month to have a fully performing appliance in a fresh smelling sink.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Rosemary Rosemary is a pleasant-smelling herb that’s a staple in kitchens worldwide.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to their soft footbeds and mesh fabric linings, these flats kept my feet feeling supported and cool all day.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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While this type of furniture can lend itself to a room feeling stiff and stuffy, The Douglas’ rooms feel lived in and inviting.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Simply inhaling for four counts and exhaling for four counts brings oxygen to your muscles, reducing the emotion's intensity and relaxing the body.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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In particular, inhaling Aspergillus fumigatus can cause serious lung problems, including invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, aspergilloma, allergic asthma, pneumonitis and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Several workers have also described seeing a few 20-something, red haired men with a mischievous vibe.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The girl also reported seeing inappropriate images on the screensaver of an iPad at Berrelez’s home.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Scenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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