sneeze
verb (used without object)
to emit air or breath suddenly, forcibly, and audibly through the nose and mouth by involuntary, spasmodic action.
sneezes
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pluralof sneeze.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof sneeze (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
sneezeverb (used without object)to emit air or breath suddenly, forcibly, and audibly through the nose and mouth by involuntary, spasmodic action.
Example Sentences
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The old adage that the rest of the world sneezes when the U.S. catches a cold very much applies to bonds as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Highly contagious, measles spreads quickly through coughs and sneezes and is particularly dangerous for unvaccinated young children under the age of 5.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
As one old adage goes, when it sneezes, the rest of the group catches a cold.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025
And if tech sneezes, global financial markets—starting with the U.S.—will catch a cold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025
A young woman sneezes and the red- haired woman laughs.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
