snuffling

verb

Definition of snufflingnext
present participle of snuffle
1
as in sniffing

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2
as in sniffling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuffling
  1. sniffing
  2. whining
  3. snoring
  4. breathing
  5. weeping
Verb
  • Security and bomb sniffing dogs were visible in and around the venue on Thursday, along with local police and FBI personnel.
    Calvin Milliner, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Throughout the prime of his Bills career, Milano was known for sniffing out screens and misdirection plays, being the only defender in the area and finishing the play to limit what could have been a big gain.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of sniffing
Verb
  • The whining about everyone else didn’t help, either.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Stop whining and thank your lucky stars for having a job.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of whining
Verb
  • In addition to snoring, other symptoms of sleep apnea can include bruxism (teeth clenching), neck pain, anxiety, and daytime drowsiness.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Symptoms can include snoring, fatigue, daytime sleepiness and disrupted sleep.
    Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of snoring
Verb
  • Now, new research suggests the Romans were also breathing in large amounts of lead from silver mining and smelting operations.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Symptoms of bird flu in humans include eye redness or discharge, fever, cough or difficulty breathing, sore throat, muscle or body aches, diarrhea and vomiting, according to health officials.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of breathing
Verb
  • When Jenny tried to talk with her mother about the conflict, Alice would often immediately start weeping.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As weeping family members and friends of Lombardo Palacios, 33, and Charlotte Pleytez, 37, looked on, the courtroom exploded in applause.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of weeping
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Thesaurus Entries Near snuffling

snuffles

snuffling

snuff (out)

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