wheeze
verb (used without object)
to breathe with difficulty and with a whistling sound.
wheezing
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present participleof wheeze.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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If inhaled at high levels, these fumes can aggravate a person’s lungs, causing coughing, wheezing and chest tightness.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
Smoke exposure during the fires also took a toll: 40% reported worsening respiratory symptoms, including coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
At five months old this is Oscar's first winter and his first trip to A&E. His mum brought him in because he was wheezing and struggling to breathe.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
It’s like the quarterback and homecoming queen losing a popularity contest to a wheezing weirdo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
His eyes rained rivers, and long ribbons of snot dangled from his wheezing nostrils.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
