- present participle of stifle.
stifling
Example Sentences
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A good car balance should put Verstappen in a good place for a race that will be dominated by tyre degradation in the stifling heat, whether the threatened rain holds off or not.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Maybe that can feel stifling for some viewers.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Those were the kinds of stifling rallies that had defined the Dodgers’ offense earlier in the season, when they were scoring regularly in double digits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
When the power cuts out after dark in Vientiane, families wander outside to avoid the stifling heat indoors, using cell phones to light their way.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
Amanda covers her mouth, stifling her own laughter.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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