SNUFFING IT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

snuffing it

phrase

present participle of snuff it, British

as in dying

to stop living They thought she might snuff it any day now.

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buying it

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Some analysts have theorized that Apple’s most committed fans may have been waiting to see the Duo come out before buying it.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
These crowdsourced reviews focus on taste, texture and value rather than price alone, which gives shoppers a trusted way to vet an unfamiliar grocery product before buying it.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

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snuffing (out)

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