sniffles

Definition of snifflesnext
present tense third-person singular of sniffle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniffles
Verb
  • The series ends as Eddie goes into Jamie's bedroom, sobs into the comforter and holds his teddy bear.
    Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Her mom, Andrea Swift, can be seen handing her a tissue as Swift hangs her head and sobs.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Additional crew members then rush in as a baby cries in the background, and alarms on medical equipment begin to sound.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Watching, Heining cries every darn time.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sniffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniffles. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on sniffles

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!