Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

sneeze

[sneez] / sniz /
NOUN
expulsion of air
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"Every cough, every sneeze becomes a potential danger."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

That is nothing to sneeze at—though it is dwarfed by the $13 trillion that was indexed to the S&P 500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Interest surged in 2020 when the star unexpectedly dimmed after what was described as a stellar "sneeze."

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2026

A man desperately searching for a handkerchief while trying to stifle a sneeze, the world’s oldest magician making a comeback — these hilarious bits require no context.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

I smiled, but it turned into another sneeze.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram