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sniffling

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verb

present participle of sniffle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniffling
Adjective
  • But his crying scene in Ford v Ferrari is one for the ages.
    Michael Granberry, Dallas News, 17 Jan. 2020
Verb
  • In lesser hands, such a question, especially from a young white male who plays guitar for a living, could come off as whining.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
  • And since then, his crying and whining have increased.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Played by a sniveling Casey Siemaszko, Billy is spineless and spiteful.
    Sezin Devi Koehler September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And every day, across from them, outside the clinic, about to enter or just leaving, there were women hugging each other and weeping.
    David Mamet, National Review, 11 Aug. 2022
  • The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.
    Helen Shaw, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2021
Verb
  • The camera cuts between Dennis, who’s sobbing, and Roman, who’s horrified, processing Dennis’ betrayal.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Multiple videos show kids sobbing over losing their brain rot character.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Wanting to make Lambert more than some blubbering wreck, Cartwright emphasized her common sense.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Viewers immediately started bawling at the thought.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
  • For sure, John would be bawling.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Sniffling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniffling. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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