snorts 1 of 2

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

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Verb
  • In one recent video, Stella sniffs Mia’s infant daughter and then presses the button for her name.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • As Venice wraps up and festival-goers take the final sips of their spritzes, here are five takeaways from the floating city.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, fans looking for a punch of protein don’t have to miss out on seasonal sips as limited-time flavors like pumpkin and pecan will be available, too.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But not everyone who snores has sleep apnea, and not everyone with sleep apnea snores.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The low, guttural hum of boos rang as the sense of forlornness was consuming.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The intensifying boos from the crowd blocked the sound from the players, but Ostapenko could be seen pointing her finger at Townsend repeatedly afterwards.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And above all, treat visibility not as a one-time performance, but as a professional habit that breathes life into your career trajectory.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Now the forest breathes with evil, and a vampire lord has risen.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The match was halted for about six minutes as jeers, whistles and boos rang out around Louis Armstrong Stadium, with fans refusing to stay quiet so Bonzi could serve.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The women in red hats are met with eye rolls, indifference and jeers during Chicago City Council meetings.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The town hall crowd received my comments with strong clapping and appreciative hoots and hollers.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Snorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snorts. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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