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Recent Examples of sniffing
How a mold sniffing dog works A dog’s sense of smell is anywhere from 1,000 to 100,000 times better than a human’s, according to VCA Animal Hospitals.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
One of the newest mold sniffing dogs is Spore, who works for 1-800 Water Damage in North Dakota.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
In footage shared by the ABF, a sniffer dog could be seen sniffing a black suitcase and clear plastic bag.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Video released on Thursday, April 30, appears to show a police dog sniffing White House Correspondents' dinner accused shooter, Cole Tomas Allen, moments before shots were fired on Saturday, April 25.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Orange County Public Health Services did not find just one mouse sniffing around for scraps.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Airport-style baggage and body scanners have been installed at facility entrances and the county has increased the frequency of searches and the use of drug-sniffing canines.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
The Warriors, according to Yahoo’s Kevin O’Connor, have begun sniffing around current Florida coach Todd Golden as a potential replacement if the 60-year-old Kerr does not return.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead, just sniffing a few of Devito's kids' toys before walking past.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
One of the newest mold sniffing dogs is Spore, who works for 1-800 Water Damage in North Dakota.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
In footage shared by the ABF, a sniffer dog could be seen sniffing a black suitcase and clear plastic bag.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Video released on Thursday, April 30, appears to show a police dog sniffing White House Correspondents' dinner accused shooter, Cole Tomas Allen, moments before shots were fired on Saturday, April 25.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Orange County Public Health Services did not find just one mouse sniffing around for scraps.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Airport-style baggage and body scanners have been installed at facility entrances and the county has increased the frequency of searches and the use of drug-sniffing canines.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
The Warriors, according to Yahoo’s Kevin O’Connor, have begun sniffing around current Florida coach Todd Golden as a potential replacement if the 60-year-old Kerr does not return.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead, just sniffing a few of Devito's kids' toys before walking past.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniffing
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Other carriers, smelling blood, had been circling for nearly a year if not longer, and within hours of the airline's collapse were scrambling to both fly ticketed Spirit customers and add to their schedules in the absence left by Spirit's yellow planes.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Best dry shampoo for colored hair A longstanding favorite for decades, this classic dry shampoo formula keeps hair fresh-smelling and easy to style.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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There are no official animal exhibits along the walk, although there are small shelter areas for taking a seat, inhaling nature and feeling nostalgic.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Use caution when working with certain products; inhaling them could cause asthma symptoms.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sniffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniffing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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