scenting

present participle of scent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenting
Verb
  • 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
  • Myla Mae then explored more of her new toys, sniffing them and moving them around the house, her tail wagging the whole time.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • There’s a narcotic detective, Roman (Regina King), who’s aggressively sniffing around after Hank catches a serious beating.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Ballhalla erupted, sensing the start of a comeback.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Jihan peers closer at these images, now sensing in some of them that her father seems preoccupied, as if already aware of the tragic fate that would befall him.
    Leila Latif, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In front of a packed crowd of surgeons, Morton asked Abbott to breathe in the fumes of a sweet-smelling liquid, known as ether, contained inside a small glass sphere.
    RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The two pups immediately start smelling each other and wagging their tails, clearly stating their approval of one another.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This type of bag will keep your essentials close without feeling bulky.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The jeans have a draping effect without feeling bulky, and the high-rise fit helps keep my shape cinched in.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • To fill the void, Potato grabbed his dad's shirt and cuddled with it, inhaling the scent of his human.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Each of his patients—like everyone—is already inhaling, drinking, and eating microplastics just by living in the world.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • His reaction to seeing his name on topping a list of creators who influence a billion dollar industry?
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Corr appeared to have knowledge of the victims daily routines and would make comments about ‘seeing them soon’.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Scenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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