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.
Recent Examples on the WebLeonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
This one probably cost a few thousand dollars, so don’t sneeze.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 May 2024
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Verb
The one thing that can help your itchy eyes, sneezing, and sinus headaches?
—Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
This one probably cost a few thousand dollars, so don’t sneeze.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 May 2024
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“Sneeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneeze. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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