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as in sniffing
to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose
we smelled the aroma of freshly baked cookies as soon as we walked in the house
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as in sensing
to have a vague awareness of
I smell something fishy about this situation
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Recent Examples of smelling
There can be side effects from supplementation, such as bad-smelling breath and sweat and headaches, as well as digestive issues such as heartburn, nausea or diarrhea, Harvard’s site stated.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
During a College Football Playoff Selection Sunday filled with drama, the undefeated Oregon Ducks had the luxury of sitting back and smelling the roses.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
This dish soap left my dishes sparkling clean and smelling incredible, and the hand wash and hand cream delivered soft, smooth hands.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Other things to love are a selection of gym equipment (including weights and a stationary bike) and Great Plains toiletries smelling of orange, grapefruit, and marula.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
The items came out smelling very fresh, and the scent was not overpowering or bothersome.
—Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Decadent barely begins to cover it, but the boozy warmth of the bourbon vanilla and comforting amber and sandalwood temper the richness and add a layer of sophistication to smelling like a gorgeous croissant.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 5 Dec. 2024
To us, life is all about simple pleasures that bring us back to Earth—like, say, tension relief or a better-smelling home.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
Have the best-smelling place out of all your friends with these luxury candle deals from Voluspa, Boy Smells, and Aerin, or treat yourself to a flame-free diffuser from Pura or Pursonic.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
During a College Football Playoff Selection Sunday filled with drama, the undefeated Oregon Ducks had the luxury of sitting back and smelling the roses.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
This dish soap left my dishes sparkling clean and smelling incredible, and the hand wash and hand cream delivered soft, smooth hands.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Other things to love are a selection of gym equipment (including weights and a stationary bike) and Great Plains toiletries smelling of orange, grapefruit, and marula.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
The items came out smelling very fresh, and the scent was not overpowering or bothersome.
—Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Decadent barely begins to cover it, but the boozy warmth of the bourbon vanilla and comforting amber and sandalwood temper the richness and add a layer of sophistication to smelling like a gorgeous croissant.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 5 Dec. 2024
To us, life is all about simple pleasures that bring us back to Earth—like, say, tension relief or a better-smelling home.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
Have the best-smelling place out of all your friends with these luxury candle deals from Voluspa, Boy Smells, and Aerin, or treat yourself to a flame-free diffuser from Pura or Pursonic.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smelling
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She's even learned to spot the telltale signs that Leia, 11, is going on a thieving spree as the mischievous pup usually starts sniffing around the yard and then heads straight next door.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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One of her favorite daily routines has become sniffing, exploring and searching for food that her caregivers scatter throughout the forest floor and on tree branches, enjoying the freedom to act like a wild bear.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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This new technology is highly sensitive and uses a low-noise single-photon detector and could prove very useful for various underwater sensing activities like ocean surveys, oil spill detection, and deep-sea resource exploration.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Improve visibility of your doorways to deter thieves Keep your porch well-lit and consider adding motion-sensing lighting, the release said.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chinook helicopters dipped down into a lagoon on the vast lawn of Pepperdine University sucking up water to battle the fire.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Heller runs Mother through a gantlet of motherhood nightmares — singalong story time at the library, mercurial kid mood swings and the soul-sucking monotony of the daily routine that keeps the world turning.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
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For humans, those averse cues can range from using needles to inhaling smoke.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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Doctors have raised alarms as young workers have been afflicted with silicosis, a deadly illness caused by inhaling particles of crystalline silica.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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BlackRock is seeing a higher mix of higher-margin, higher-fee products including alternative investments which have higher fees.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kat Dunbar, of Bedminster, recalled seeing what at first appeared to be a UFO while driving home with her children.David Chiu, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no way for humans, with their own specific ways of perceiving and being in the world, to fully understand the perspective of a chicken – a dinosaur descendant that can see ultraviolet light and has a 300-degree field of vision.Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
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As a result, perception and behavior tasks, including perceiving objects, predicting the actions of other road users and planning the car’s next steps, happen on-board the car in real time.Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Involve the kids in measuring, mixing, cleaning up, and of course, tasting some of the dough!Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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One of the few things most wine professionals love more than tasting wine?Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Smelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smelling. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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