sniffing (at)

present participle of sniff (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniffing (at)
Verb
  • Markey is securely in the far left, Trump hating lane.
    Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Some Republicans accuse protesters of hating America.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • From disrespecting local customs to getting pickpocketed, to forgetting to reapply sunscreen to overpacking, European tour guides have truly seen it all.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The situation unfolded earlier this week when TikToker Bookie Woodz posted a now-controversial clip, accusing Ayesha of craving male attention and subtly disrespecting her husband in the process.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Sniffing (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniffing%20%28at%29. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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