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plural of sniff
as in scents
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose we took a good sniff of the sauce, trying to guess its ingredients

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sniff
as in smells
to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose a curious cat sniffing the flowers in the garden

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Recent Examples of sniffs
Noun
From pet stores to hardware stores (with aisles as long as some street blocks), your dog will get in plenty of sniffs, pets, and some light exercise. Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Hired by Leo's sister-in-law (Shailene Woodley), Detective Bali sniffs out the winding secrets of the powerful Vardakis family, unraveling a crime of passion. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025 In one recent video, Stella sniffs Mia’s infant daughter and then presses the button for her name. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniffs
Noun
  • Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • For something more accessible, try it with Bath & Body Works’ Vanilla Bean Noel or any of EOS’s body lotions, particularly their vanilla or coconut scents.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Vrabel probably smells blood in the water.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Soiled, Moldy, or Infested Items Clothing or furniture that smells of mildew, has visible stains, or has been stored in a rodent- or insect-infested environment should be discarded, never donated.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Attractive light orange color; aromas of orange roses, persimmon and a hint of cardamon.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • For the most delicious variety, food enthusiasts should follow the aromas to the most concentrated locations with bold gastronomic ambitions.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Sniffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniffs. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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