SNORTING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

snorting

verb

present participle of snort

as in sniffing

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Safe and smart practices for walking your dog Walking your dog is an amazing way to bond with your dog while sharing experiences, and there’s not much more charming than the sight of a dog sniffing fresh air; however, safety is critical.

— Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
The woods were dead silent except for the sound of her huffing and sniffing.

— Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026

Definition of sniffing

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Like older Samsung watches, the Ultra 2 can monitor for sleep apnea and snoring overnight, and even measure your body fat like a smart scale.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026
Being in the same room can make issues worse, with choosing what to watch on television and snoring being the biggest annoyances.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 June 2026

Definition of snoring

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Indeed, snuffing out that insect’s life may have strengthened her sense of belonging.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Quiet season expected due to El Niño's impacts Forecasts for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season were mostly below-normal due to the storm-snuffing impacts of El Niño.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of snuffing

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Residents living in the nearby communities of Val Verde and Castaic have phoned in thousands of complaints about stench and lived with nausea, dizziness and trouble breathing.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Harlem resident June Cooley said doctors were reluctant to even test her mother for the disease when she was rushed to Harlem Hospital with difficulty breathing last year.

— Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

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