snore
verb (used without object)
to breathe during sleep with hoarse or harsh sounds caused by the vibrating of the soft palate.
snoring
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present participleof snore.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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We always have grand plans about watching a movie or whatever, and then we’re both inevitably snoring by 10 p.m. at the latest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
As snoring is relatively common, it is often left untreated and dismissed as a harmless irritation.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
But first, it is important to distinguish whether your partner is simply snoring, or whether they have sleep apnoea.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Sleeping with 60 people in a damp basement that proves snoring is an international language.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Queenie emerges from behind the trunks, where Camel is snoring.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
