- present participle of snore.
snoring
Example Sentences
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But witnesses said that Pike remained awake longer than expected and was later heard "loudly snoring" before an ambulance rushed her to a nearby hospital.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The condemned woman was "loudly snoring, clearly very alive" as the journalists were ushered out of the area, Chandler told CBS.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
We always have grand plans about watching a movie or whatever, and then we’re both inevitably snoring by 10 p.m. at the latest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Sleeping with 60 people in a damp basement that proves snoring is an international language.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
He folded his arms, closed his eyes, and seconds later, was snoring.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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