snorted

past tense of snort

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snorted
Verb
  • On land, cadaver dogs sniffed the shore for any trace of Lynette.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
  • Deputies once again conducted a traffic stop, and a police dog sniffed out illicit substances.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Continue reading … ‘KNOW YOUR BODY’ – Woman who 'never snored before' discovers terrifying reason behind sudden symptom.
    , FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • However, Nike quickly snuffed out optimism of turning point, forecasting China revenue to be down about 20% in its current quarter, which will be reported after the bell on June 30 .
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 June 2026
  • In a blow to a major developer, traffic concerns have snuffed out a plan for dozens of Lake Norman townhomes on a busy Mooresville road.
    Joe Marusak June 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • That was when microbes wrested energy from light and, in the process, breathed new life into the world.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026
  • As the offensive tug-of-war continued into the second quarter and New York cut the lead down to three, Brunson finally appeared back on the bench and checked back into the game as Knicks fans breathed a sigh of relief.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
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“Snorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snorted. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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