Meaning & use
sniffled
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Sniffed repeatedly, typically because of crying or a runny nose.
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She sniffled through the entire sad movie.
He sniffled and rubbed his eyes after catching a cold.
A note on using this word
A soft, repeated action distinct from a single "sniff," often signaling either illness or suppressed emotion.
Words with a similar meaning
sniffedsnuffled
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