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
The measles spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose without getting sick, but can spread it to others through coughs and sneezes.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
As one old adage goes, when it sneezes, the rest of the group catches a cold.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025
Between sneezes Methuselah hurried to keep pace with him.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
