as in scent
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
we took a good sniff of the sauce, trying to guess its ingredients
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Recent Examples of sniff
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
An initial assessment by the fire marshal and a K-9 sniff of the region confirmed the presence of ignitable fluid in the area.
—Dana Munro, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
Take it from someone who’s been writing about tech and sniffing out the best deals for years — don’t wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to snag an upgrade.
—Michael Stefanov, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
What the Eggers do with the low-brow Solange has a harder time passing that same sniff test, even when underlined by Hunter’s hyper-committed portrayal.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
An initial assessment by the fire marshal and a K-9 sniff of the region confirmed the presence of ignitable fluid in the area.
—Dana Munro, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Verb
Pick up some compost, which will be crumbly, and sniff it.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
Take it from someone who’s been writing about tech and sniffing out the best deals for years — don’t wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to snag an upgrade.
—Michael Stefanov, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniff
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The focus on essential workplace qualities, lighting, acoustics, temperature, and even scent enhances productivity and comfort, establishing a unique market position for Hamzian.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Candles, reed diffusers and other home scents are always popular gift items, and for good reason.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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As Blazing Saddles so eloquently hinted, the Wild West probably smelled more like bean farts than this gorgeous scented candle.Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Guests do not need to handle any of the cooking — and won't be coming home smelling like a grill.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rich fruit and mature aromas intermingle with undertones of coconut and marzipan.Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Spread the aroma throughout your entire home with the brand’s best-selling candle, which was inspired by the fragrance.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
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The fungus releases its spores when the dirt and dust are disturbed, and infection can occur when a person inhales these spores.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
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Some studies have suggested inhaling steam infused with carom seeds to alleviate cold symptoms (cough, congestion, and sore throat).2 7.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Sniff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniff. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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