snorts 1 of 2

noun

plural of snort
1
as in sneers
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval made a snort of derision at the lame suggestion

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2
as in gulps
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time the old cowpoke asked for a snort of whiskey

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snorts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of snort
as in sniffs

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Recent Examples of snorts
Noun
The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snorts
  1. snickers
  2. gulps
  3. sniffs
  4. hisses
  5. sips
  6. snores
  7. boos
  8. drinks
Noun
  • As executed, the 2019 show is an emotional yet refreshingly unsentimental black comedy that snickers in the face of empowerment buzzwords like, well, healing journey.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There were snickers from some of the other students, including a tall and lank-haired kid whose name Adele didn’t know.
    — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Definition of snickers
Noun
  • But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.
    — Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of gulps
Verb
  • Luz inserts the construction pole; Susana sniffs.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • The look of sheer repressed, stymied rage/laughter on Raph’s face when Paul sniffs the Oreos instead is one of the episode’s biggest laughs.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Definition of sniffs
Noun
  • He was shown a yellow card for excessive celebration, which drew loud boos and hisses from the fans.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Up in the stands, fans waved their own flags — including some sneaked in over the objections of FIFA and the courts — and wrestled with emotions, as boos, howls and hisses rained down from all corners of the stadium.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
Definition of hisses
Noun
  • This week's quiz highlights presidential portrayals, summer sips — and more.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • On the palate, first sips are remarkably soft and approachable, and Hyperion drinks a touch below its 110 proof.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sips
Verb
  • Sylvia, my copilot, snores softly.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
  • But not everyone who snores has sleep apnea, and not everyone with sleep apnea snores.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Definition of snores
Noun
  • One resident urged the board not to reject the proposal outright but rather to create standards for data centers before taking a vote — an opinion that elicited boos from the crowd.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Most mentions of Moskowitz and Wasserman Schultz drew boos, and mentions of Larkin, Manley and Nixon drew cheers.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of boos
Noun
  • Whether dinner or drinks, the lively courtyard is the place to be for alfresco dining.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Scottish drinks company Edrington, which owns the Macallan and Highland Park, acquired a minor stake in the distillery in 2018, eventually gaining majority ownership in 2023.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of drinks

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