sneeze
verb (used without object)
to emit air or breath suddenly, forcibly, and audibly through the nose and mouth by involuntary, spasmodic action.
are sneezing
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present progressiveof sneeze.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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With so many viruses around, you could be stuck in a lecture between two people who are sneezing, each infected with a different one.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2025
For April, the pollen count is unusually high, experts said, and parents have complained that their children are sneezing and coughing their way through the six important days of exam taking.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2012
The poor guys are sneezing to beat the band.
From The Outdoor Chums on the Lake Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island by Quincy Allen
Usually the first symptoms noticed are sneezing, dulness, diminished appetite and a watery discharge from the nostrils and eyes.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.
"The Hooper heirs are sneezing at it, so why shouldn't I?" said Mr. Bingle cheerily.
From Mr. Bingle by George Barr McCutcheon
