scenting
- present participle of scent.
Example Sentences
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The Japanese accomplish subtle scenting with nioi-bukuro, breathable sachets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
It left Declan Rice running around outnumbered trying to plug gaps, England's vulnerable defence wide open time after time as possession was turned over, Greece scenting their chance.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024
Now Ahab inhales deeply, scenting in the salt air the presence of his nemesis.
From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2023
Signs that your feline friend is bonded to you include scenting by rubbing their head on you, showing their belly, blinking and letting you get close.
From Scientific American • Dec. 21, 2022
His red suit made his pupils look even more washed out, and his body seemed tense, like a dog scenting its prey.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
