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as in sneer
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
made a snort of derision at the lame suggestion
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Recent Examples of snort
Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
The snoring is often interrupted by a long silent period during which breathing stops and then followed by a loud snort and gasp as the patient attempts to breathe.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 July 2025
Jason Henry, Daily News, 5 Dec. 2025
Grabbing a $20 bill, Robertson had the assistant snort three lines of coke — which eventually did the trick.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Rapace’s response externalizes four different beats, from a snort to a tear, astonishment to anger.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
The snoring is often interrupted by a long silent period during which breathing stops and then followed by a loud snort and gasp as the patient attempts to breathe.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 July 2025
Verb
And Joshua Campos, a schizophrenic beset with bipolar and obsessive compulsive disorders, stopped breathing 13 minutes after snorting fentanyl from a metal stool in his cell at the Theo Lacy facility in Orange.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 5 Dec. 2025
Grabbing a $20 bill, Robertson had the assistant snort three lines of coke — which eventually did the trick.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snort
Noun
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From the sneer of Billy Idol to the smooth sashaying of Sade, the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees amplify the institution’s commitment to recognizing a diverse slate.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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Valarr asks Ser Duncan with a sneer.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stroll through the Norton Museum of Art or the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, browse chic boutiques, or sip cocktails at waterfront spots.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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The event’s biggest festivity — the Grand Tasting — takes place on Saturday night with sips of more than 100 wines and a few craft beer and cocktail offerings, paired with light bites from Charlotte-area restaurants.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bomb-sniffing dogs were at the scene.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the department will activate its special units, like SWAT and bomb-sniffing dogs.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Gosling said in his trademark slight-smirk delivery.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The review delayed the game, and McCarron returned with a smirk on his face and skated to the penalty box with no injury.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of a 40-minute conversation about his starting rotation, the New York Mets’ new 35-year-old pitching coach takes a gulp from a can of unsweetened, black cold brew coffee.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In front of them, warthogs snuffled around in the grass.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Next to arrive is her disembodied trunk, with a mind of its own, snuffling out friends and enemies and food.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2024
Noun
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The event also had free opportunities to take photos, get ice cream snickers and have earned a Super Bowl post card.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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While there were a few snickers, the photographers obliged and got their photos.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Snack areas on each floor provide a limitless supply of drinks and goodies to hungry children (or grown-ups).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a drinks list filled with Japanese whiskies and enticing cocktails, as well as a collection of sakes.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Snort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snort. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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