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get a whiff

VERB

smell

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breathe detect inhale sniff

STRONG

discover find identify nose scent snuff

Antonyms

STRONG

lose miss pass by

Example Sentences

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There are moments when guests will get a whiff of a fragrance that pairs with the storyline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“The minute they get a whiff of vampires and all that, they immediately check out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

When such a specimen appears ready, it triggers bloom watches and people line up around the block to get a whiff.

From Salon • May 27, 2025

Have you ever met someone where they don’t know who you are, but then they get a whiff, and suddenly open up?

From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2022

Just then, I get a whiff of something horrible.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell