snore

verb

Definition of snorenext
as in to snort
to inhale and exhale noisily while sleeping My husband snores and it keeps me up all night.

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Recent Examples of snore Most people who snore chalk it up to sleeping on their back or having had one too many drinks. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Common signs include loud snoring, waking up gasping, morning headaches and daytime sleepiness that doesn’t improve with more hours in bed. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026 Dinah was asleep inside, snoring on her cot next to Morris’s bed. — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 Nasal dilators are flexible devices designed to open the nostrils and improve airflow, often used to reduce snoring or ease nighttime breathing. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for snore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snore
  1. snort
  2. sniff
  3. breathe
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  • And that says nothing of its snort-like laughs, which reminded me too much of the huffs and puffs of the ride’s donkeys.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • There's a laugh-until-you-snort scene in which Harry gets an alien bug inside of him.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of snort
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  • Both EagleShield and All Day West will perform inspections using bedbug-sniffing dogs after treatment is complete, Guillén wrote.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • The dogs who sniffed became measurably more optimistic and were quicker to approach new and uncertain situations.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of sniff
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  • Basket tea infuser Basket tea infusers are slightly larger, giving the tea leaves room to breathe and steep properly, which can lead to a bold, full flavor.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Those who are open to it can follow their sessions with tai chi to focus on breathing and learn how to move with precision and purpose.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
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