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 measles spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Measles is a highly contagious disease which is spread by coughs and sneezes or by touching things that someone with measles has coughed or sneezed on.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
The virus spreads from person to person through close physical contact, coughs or sneezes and touching infected clothing, bedding or towels.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 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
In Milagro, waiting for Amarante Cordova to drop dead became like waiting for one of those huge sneezes that just refuses to come.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
