snorted

verb

past tense of snort
as in sniffed

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  1. sniffed
  2. snored
  3. snuffed
  4. breathed
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  • The dogs who sniffed became measurably more optimistic and were quicker to approach new and uncertain situations.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • On land, cadaver dogs sniffed the shore for any trace of Lynette.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Definition of sniffed
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  • Continue reading … ‘KNOW YOUR BODY’ – Woman who 'never snored before' discovers terrifying reason behind sudden symptom.
    — , FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Definition of snored
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  • Free expression in America has not been snuffed out, even when faced with political opposition in the past.
    — Isabel Ruehl, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of snuffed
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  • Sixteen years and a national identity crisis later, the World Cup breathed life into that old pitch.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Down 7-5 in the seventh, a two-out single by Michael Harris II breathed some life into the Braves’ offense, which had been dormant for the previous 13 plate appearances.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of breathed
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