snore

verb

Definition of snorenext
as in to snort
to inhale and exhale noisily while sleeping My husband snores and it keeps me up all night.

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Recent Examples of snore 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 Some specific signs to look for include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, or falling asleep while driving or at random times during the day, Brangman added. — Allison Forsyth, Health, 9 June 2026 The warning signs in men include snoring while women often experience unrefreshing slumber, daytime fatigue or feeling exhausted despite spending enough time in bed. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026 Most people who snore chalk it up to sleeping on their back or having had one too many drinks. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for snore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snore
  1. snort
  2. sniff
  3. breathe
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  • The former Oasis frontman told a particularly funny story about a flare up back in 1994, where a few fans of the band tried to snort his psoriasis.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • And that says nothing of its snort-like laughs, which reminded me too much of the huffs and puffs of the ride’s donkeys.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of snort
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  • In one study conducted at Monell Chemical Senses Center, researchers had people sniff underarm odor samples across age groups.
    — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Barkley sniffed the patient all over, and pointed right at her neck, around where the thyroid is located.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sniff
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  • Domes Resorts began in the mid-2000s and has since breathed life into properties throughout Greece and the Mediterranean.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Straight from Sean Payton and every other living, breathing human being who’s attended Broncos training camp, Bryant has been THE star.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of breathe

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