- present participle of sniff.
sniffing
Example Sentences
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When Hindenburg Omens occur in clusters, they tend to be more effective at sniffing out near-term weakness.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
It upset some, with one commenter writing, “I’m sitting over here crying for Jackie and Shadow. And he’s off sniffing other feathers.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Premier League clubs came sniffing, with Southampton and Crystal Palace - the club that had rejected him six years prior - among those interested.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Also, value investors who previously stayed away from the sector are sniffing around.
From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026
I pray Cocoa doesn’t bark and give up our location, but she’s more interested in sniffing my hair.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
