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sneezing

/snɛziŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does sneezing mean?

verb

The act of suddenly expelling air from the lungs, typically with a characteristic sound, often caused by irritation of the nasal passages or sinuses.

Example

"She let out a loud sneeze and apologized for the interruption."

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