snickered
Example Sentences
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The gullible may have stood in awe, but sophisticated travelers scoffed and snickered at the big egg, obviously laid by an ordinary ostrich.
From Slate • Feb. 11, 2024
I’m still waiting for that invite,” Laxalt snickered, speaking from a podium emblazoned with Trump’s name.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2022
Eric Thibault snickered at the suggestion that his game checks should increase with his extra workload.
From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2022
When conservationists first announced plans to raise $30 million for a wildlife crossing over a deadly 10-lane stretch of the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills, critics snickered and said “good luck.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2022
When the girl didn’t fall back right away, one of the fresh-man boys snickered and said, “C’mon, Ema. We’ll catch you.”
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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