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snicker

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of snicker
Noun
Could anyone utter these lofty words today without courting a chorus of snickers, a social-media immolation? George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024 The outdoor effigy has been eliciting snickers, sneers — and the ire of politicians, who have called it a stunt. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
The club’s gradual demise after the retirement of their legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 has led to snickering from fans and jeering by rivals. Alex Tabet, NBC news, 20 May 2025 Democrats can stop snickering every time someone admits parenting is hard. Nicole Russell, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snicker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snicker
Noun
  • His friends respond with knowing chuckles.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The humor is clever and sharp, with a half-dozen jokes per half-hour guaranteed to elicit a chuckle or more.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Every so often, there's a disconnect, of course, but instead of letting those bumps unravel their meaningful connection, Lexi laughs.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • He was then seen laughing while talking to those around him.
    Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The puns are enough to make even the grumpiest of reporters giggle.
    David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The singer also added clips of the women giggling with each other over meals at the villa and out for dinner at restaurants.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
  • On this ride, the tears are just as valuable as the laughter.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Meghan Markle smiles as a camera crew film her during 'With Love, Meghan' Season 2, which was released in August 2025.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Soboleva handed her a few pieces of paper and smiled.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Snicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snicker. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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