- present participle of sniff.
sniffing
Example Sentences
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As part of the response, the US is stationing dogs capable of sniffing out screwworms at the borders.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
He spent a full minute sniffing my legs and shoes, after coming up to Viana to be petted.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
The skepticism of the AI-chip trade is striking, but the trading on Thursday may indicate that investors are sniffing out a recovery in Android phone sales on the horizon.
From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026
Halliday: I see Agnes and Daisy as being two cats in a room sniffing each other out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
“And the night before, and the night before,” Teeth says, sniffing over his pile.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
