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.
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Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Telltale warning signs of a cold usually include sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and scratchy throat.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
Korin Miller, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
Viruses and bacteria can spread through droplets when someone coughs or sneezes.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Adults who are coughing and sneezing should take extra care around young children.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Telltale warning signs of a cold usually include sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and scratchy throat.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
Noun
And like those other illnesses, RSV can spread directly when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
Viruses and bacteria can spread through droplets when someone coughs or sneezes.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Sneeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneeze. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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