sneezed; sneezing
: to make a sudden violent spasmodic audible expiration of breath through the nose and mouth especially as a reflex act
sneezer
noun
Phrases
sneeze at
informal
: to make light of
—always used in negative statements to indicate something that is important or deserves attention
… a red ribbon for second place is not to be sneezed at or scorned.—
Richard Peck
Richard PeckPerquisites and severance pay are nothing to sneeze at [=are significant]
Examples of sneeze in a Sentence
Verb
She was constantly sneezing and coughing.
Recent Examples on the WebAmanda Gardner, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
But allergy sufferers don’t have to just sneeze and bear it, Dr. Rosenthal advises.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
As temperatures in Kentucky slowly rise, people can expect more sneezing, itchiness and congestion for themselves or those around them.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 29 Feb. 2024
But for those dealing with seasonal allergies, spring is marked by itchy eyes and throats, runny noses and lots of sneezing.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Symptoms include runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing, and itching in the nose, throat, eyes and mouth.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
High pollen levels can lead to a variety of symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, hives and coughing -- and Americans may have to deal with them for much longer than in past years.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024
Rina Tada, a 35-year-old systems engineer in Tokyo, is among those who suffer at this time of year: Her symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, and itchiness in her eyes, throat, ears, and on her skin.
—Michelle Lee, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Oral allergy medications are effective at alleviating symptoms like congestion, itchiness and sneezing, but a significant downside is that many cause drowsiness, Tirumalasetty said.
—Hannah Seo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that usually attack the lungs, and is spread through the air when an infectious person coughs or sneezes.
—Mike Stobbe, The Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Scientists believe leprosy can spread by inhaling infected respiratory droplets that are released when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how flu and COVID spread.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Measles spreads through the air through coughs and sneezes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024
The exterior decks are nothing to sneeze at, either.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023
The exterior decks are nothing to sneeze at, either, with a Jacuzzi on the sundeck, a beach club at the stern that spans the full beam, and a plush lounge in the foredeck.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Unica’s performance specs are nothing to sneeze at, either.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
And as part of the sketch comedy, Captain Big Nose unleashed a giant sneeze due to his allergy to asteroids.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024
Verb
Runny Nose and Sneezing Antihistamines may provide temporary relief from a runny nose and sneezing.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
But allergy sufferers don’t have to just sneeze and bear it, Dr. Rosenthal advises.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
As temperatures in Kentucky slowly rise, people can expect more sneezing, itchiness and congestion for themselves or those around them.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 29 Feb. 2024
But for those dealing with seasonal allergies, spring is marked by itchy eyes and throats, runny noses and lots of sneezing.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Symptoms include runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing, and itching in the nose, throat, eyes and mouth.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
High pollen levels can lead to a variety of symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, hives and coughing -- and Americans may have to deal with them for much longer than in past years.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024
Rina Tada, a 35-year-old systems engineer in Tokyo, is among those who suffer at this time of year: Her symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, and itchiness in her eyes, throat, ears, and on her skin.
—Michelle Lee, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Oral allergy medications are effective at alleviating symptoms like congestion, itchiness and sneezing, but a significant downside is that many cause drowsiness, Tirumalasetty said.
—Hannah Seo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Noun
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be spread from person-to-person through the air and can stay in the air for two hours after a sick person coughs or sneezes.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that usually attack the lungs, and is spread through the air when an infectious person coughs or sneezes.
—Mike Stobbe, The Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Scientists believe leprosy can spread by inhaling infected respiratory droplets that are released when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how flu and COVID spread.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Measles spreads through the air through coughs and sneezes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024
The exterior decks are nothing to sneeze at, either.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023
The exterior decks are nothing to sneeze at, either, with a Jacuzzi on the sundeck, a beach club at the stern that spans the full beam, and a plush lounge in the foredeck.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Unica’s performance specs are nothing to sneeze at, either.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
And as part of the sketch comedy, Captain Big Nose unleashed a giant sneeze due to his allergy to asteroids.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Sneeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneeze. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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