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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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Coughing, sneezing, sore throat, allergic reactions, and respiratory infections.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 7 June 2025
Devi Shastri, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
This typically happens when infected respiratory droplets are released into the air when a sick person talks, sings, sneezes or coughs.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 June 2025
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Verb
Allergic reactions can vary from milder symptoms to severe skin reactions, sneezing, vomiting or life-threatening airway swelling.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Coughing, sneezing, sore throat, allergic reactions, and respiratory infections.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 7 June 2025
Noun
Chicago Tribune Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs.
—Devi Shastri, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
This typically happens when infected respiratory droplets are released into the air when a sick person talks, sings, sneezes or coughs.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 June 2025
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“Sneeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneeze. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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