as in snorting
to inhale and exhale noisily while sleeping
My husband snores and it keeps me up all night.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of snoring
The woman to my right, who uses a wheelchair, has fallen asleep and is snoring.
—
Lucinda Rosenfeld, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Dodson was flaked out in the back, lying back, head out like that, snoring away there.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
These humidifier deals are best for dry homes, snoring spouses and fall colds.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Obstructed nasal passages Blocked nasal passages are a common cause of snoring.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Studies show that angling yourself upright during sleep can help combat a number of related issues—including sleep apnea, acid reflux, lower back pain, and snoring.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Howard, still half-asleep, makes snuffling, snoring noises, and looks blearily at the camera.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
While crawfish frogs might be notorious for their rap sheets full of B&Es, they are also said to have a distinct sound when calling, almost like the sound of someone snoring.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Featuring an ergonomic design and Smart ANC, the Sleep A30 can deliver all-night peace and quiet from noisy environments, which could include a snoring partner, a garbage truck collecting at some unearthly hour or any of the other nocturnal sounds that can disturb sleep.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Lucinda Rosenfeld, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Dodson was flaked out in the back, lying back, head out like that, snoring away there.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
These humidifier deals are best for dry homes, snoring spouses and fall colds.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Obstructed nasal passages Blocked nasal passages are a common cause of snoring.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Studies show that angling yourself upright during sleep can help combat a number of related issues—including sleep apnea, acid reflux, lower back pain, and snoring.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Howard, still half-asleep, makes snuffling, snoring noises, and looks blearily at the camera.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
While crawfish frogs might be notorious for their rap sheets full of B&Es, they are also said to have a distinct sound when calling, almost like the sound of someone snoring.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Featuring an ergonomic design and Smart ANC, the Sleep A30 can deliver all-night peace and quiet from noisy environments, which could include a snoring partner, a garbage truck collecting at some unearthly hour or any of the other nocturnal sounds that can disturb sleep.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoring
Verb
-
Common signals include sniffing, circling, squatting, or whining.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
-
With help from a drug-sniffing dog and X-ray technology, CBP officers discovered packages hidden inside the car.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
But what happens when Garrett is breathing down Maye’s neck and a receiver pops open in the flat?—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
-
New Delhi — Around 20 million people in India’s capital woke up on Wednesday breathing the most polluted air of any major city in the world, a day after celebrations for the Diwali festival, during which revelers typically set off fireworks and firecrackers.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Snoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoring. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share