as in snorting
to inhale and exhale noisily while sleeping
My husband snores and it keeps me up all night.
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Recent Examples of snoring
Nasal dilators are flexible devices designed to open the nostrils and improve airflow, often used to reduce snoring or ease nighttime breathing.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
When Back Sleeping Isn’t the Move People with obstructive sleep apnea or chronic snoring should avoid it.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
People with obstructive sleep apnea or chronic snoring should be especially cautious, because gravity can pull the tongue and soft palate backward and block the airway.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
People with obstructive sleep apnea or chronic snoring should be cautious.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Mouth taping does not address the underlying cause of snoring and isn't a reliable or recommended treatment.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
People sleep with earplugs for many reasons, like excessive city noise, loud neighbors, or even a snoring partner dozing next to them.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
So, on top of everything else, snoring might give our spouses another reason to resent their mothers-in-law.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Gradisar says snoring and sleep apnea are on the rise, which means noise can be a primary factor in poor sleep quality.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
When Back Sleeping Isn’t the Move People with obstructive sleep apnea or chronic snoring should avoid it.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
People with obstructive sleep apnea or chronic snoring should be especially cautious, because gravity can pull the tongue and soft palate backward and block the airway.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
People with obstructive sleep apnea or chronic snoring should be cautious.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Mouth taping does not address the underlying cause of snoring and isn't a reliable or recommended treatment.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
People sleep with earplugs for many reasons, like excessive city noise, loud neighbors, or even a snoring partner dozing next to them.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
So, on top of everything else, snoring might give our spouses another reason to resent their mothers-in-law.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Gradisar says snoring and sleep apnea are on the rise, which means noise can be a primary factor in poor sleep quality.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoring
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How a mold sniffing dog works A dog’s sense of smell is anywhere from 1,000 to 100,000 times better than a human’s, according to VCA Animal Hospitals.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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One of the newest mold sniffing dogs is Spore, who works for 1-800 Water Damage in North Dakota.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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An 11-pound girl in Alabama stopped breathing for 20 seconds at a time.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Virginia Republicans are breathing a sigh of relief Friday after the state Supreme Court blocked the new congressional map approved by voters last month.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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“Snoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoring. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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