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
When Back Sleeping Isn’t the Move People with obstructive sleep apnea or chronic snoring should avoid it.
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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
Mouth breathing is also closely tied to snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, both of which compound the cardiovascular risk over time.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Modern life has created the conditions for a snoring epidemic.
—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
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
Mouth breathing is also closely tied to snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, both of which compound the cardiovascular risk over time.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Modern life has created the conditions for a snoring epidemic.
—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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Airport-style baggage and body scanners have been installed at facility entrances and the county has increased the frequency of searches and the use of drug-sniffing canines.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Warriors, according to Yahoo’s Kevin O’Connor, have begun sniffing around current Florida coach Todd Golden as a potential replacement if the 60-year-old Kerr does not return.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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There's art in seemingly every nook and cranny, and much of it is immersive, creating a feeling that this is a living, breathing property with secrets to tell.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The new report says more than 1 million children in Pennsylvania are breathing unhealthy air.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Snoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoring. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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