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as in sneer
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
made a snort of derision at the lame suggestion
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Recent Examples of snort
Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024
Both does and bucks will issue a brief snort when alarmed or frightened.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
In the video, Lee allegedly snorted drugs off an object that Zangeneh claims was the knife used in his own murder, according to reporting from ABC7.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
From the right comes the snort of hippos, whose tiny eyes glint yellow in the beam of our flashlights.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024
Both does and bucks will issue a brief snort when alarmed or frightened.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
Verb
Also known as flakka or gravel, Alpha-PVP is typically white or pink, and can be eaten, snorted, injected or vaporized in e-cigarettes, according to the DEA.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
In the video, Lee allegedly snorted drugs off an object that Zangeneh claims was the knife used in his own murder, according to reporting from ABC7.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snort
Noun
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Shows like this often get labeled as comfort food, which is sometimes delivered with a sneer.—
Brian Grubb,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Ruby’s face hardened, her lips twisting into a sneer.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pair any dish with a sip from their impressive wine and cocktail menu, and you're set for a delicious evening.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2025
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Fans have four chances (Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28) to grab their free sip.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Think outside the box, or rather, the sarcophagus, and take your crush to the closest museum to sniff the mummies.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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There’s no doubt who’s getting the call when the Eagles sniff the goal line.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The fifth season of Hulu’s hit dystopian series had began with the smirk seen ’round the globe that pit June Osborne (Moss) against Serena Joy Waterford (Strahovski).—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Feb. 2025
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With a smirk on his face, Irving is instructed to walk into the forest.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Next to arrive is her disembodied trunk, with a mind of its own, snuffling out friends and enemies and food.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2024
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Elephants are trampling the thirsty turf, sending sprays of dust into the dry savannah air, and buffalos are bent with their snuffling snouts to the ground.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
26 Sep. 2023
Noun
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In preparation for Super Bowl LIX, many people stocked up on watch party essentials like wings, drinks, and snacks.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Other changes rolled out under Niccol include reimagining the vibe inside Starbucks’ locations — for example, bringing back condiment bars and offering free refills on some drinks for customers who stick around in the shop to enjoy their beverages.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The sleep card also doesn’t show respiration without the snoring feature active with a Samsung phone nearby.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sitting at a table inside his bungalow at The Beverly Hills Hotel, his faithful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Charlie snoring near his feet, Davis pores over his opening remarks for his Saturday soiree, blue inking through some comments, spotlighting others.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Snort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snort. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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