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Recent Examples of sniffing
Musk and SpaceX have a true nose for money, including sniffing out government infusions and contracts.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
The streamer on June 8 dropped an adorable photo of the real Great Dane puppy, as well as a brief teaser video that shows Scooby-Doo sniffing around in the woods before being picked up by Shaggy.
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
The Pelicans just played a season with their current core and won 26 games, putting them miles away from even sniffing postseason play.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
Security was beefed up at the hall, with guards and metal detectors stationed at every entrance and explosive-sniffing dogs patrolling the hallways.
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ABC News,
26 May 2026
There’s a big fight with Dogknott and Sheline who, in-between sniffing one another’s butts, start massacring the test audience.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Go on fungi-finding forays with truffle-sniffing dogs at the Oregon Truffle Festival, or attend epicurean bashes like Alt Wine Fest, Queer Wine Fest, AAPI Food & Wine Festival, and the International Pinot Noir Celebration.
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Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Various nemeses and side characters enter the fray, from Jim’s archenemy (and also Insta-famous) Pavel to the scally with a sneaker-sniffing fetish who guides Jim and Lucien to their next destination.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
One of the most alarming dangers is something called sudden sniffing death syndrome.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
The streamer on June 8 dropped an adorable photo of the real Great Dane puppy, as well as a brief teaser video that shows Scooby-Doo sniffing around in the woods before being picked up by Shaggy.
—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
The Pelicans just played a season with their current core and won 26 games, putting them miles away from even sniffing postseason play.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
Security was beefed up at the hall, with guards and metal detectors stationed at every entrance and explosive-sniffing dogs patrolling the hallways.
—
ABC News,
26 May 2026
There’s a big fight with Dogknott and Sheline who, in-between sniffing one another’s butts, start massacring the test audience.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Go on fungi-finding forays with truffle-sniffing dogs at the Oregon Truffle Festival, or attend epicurean bashes like Alt Wine Fest, Queer Wine Fest, AAPI Food & Wine Festival, and the International Pinot Noir Celebration.
—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Various nemeses and side characters enter the fray, from Jim’s archenemy (and also Insta-famous) Pavel to the scally with a sneaker-sniffing fetish who guides Jim and Lucien to their next destination.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
One of the most alarming dangers is something called sudden sniffing death syndrome.
—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniffing
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Tough and compact, standing at 4 feet tall, these gorgeous roses ensure a sweet-smelling and visually appealing presence.
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Dust mites and humidity can also lead to a musty-smelling mattress.
Verb
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Typically, hantavirus spreads by inhaling particles contaminated with the urine, feces or saliva of wild rodents.
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Take 30 to 40 deep cyclical breaths, inhaling fully into the belly and chest, exhaling without force.
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“Sniffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniffing. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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