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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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 7 June 2025
There have been at least 152 reports of mold in the air conditioners, including 17 reports of customers suffering from respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing or sore throats from mold exposure, Midea said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
The bacteria that causes whooping cough spreads person-to-person through the air, specifically through coughs and sneezes, the CDC says.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
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Verb
There have been at least 152 reports of mold found in the air conditioners, including 17 reports of customers experiencing respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing or sore throats from mold exposure, per Midea.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 7 June 2025
There have been at least 152 reports of mold in the air conditioners, including 17 reports of customers suffering from respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing or sore throats from mold exposure, Midea said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Noun
The bacteria is spread to others when people breathe in small respiratory droplets that are created when an infected person coughs or sneezes, the CDC says.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
The bacteria that causes whooping cough spreads person-to-person through the air, specifically through coughs and sneezes, the CDC says.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
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“Sneeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneeze. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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