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1
as in curious
interested in what is not one's own business
nosy in-laws asking about our finances
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2
as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
a nosy coworker sat down right next to us as we were having an unmistakably private conversation
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Recent Examples of nosy
Will McCarthy be able to keep intermediate passes away from nosy safeties Jessie Bates and Xavier Watts?
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Turns out a nosy news crew is filming, and he’s just learned the school’s patron has sold the property.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Then, throw it deep into the garbage so that no industrious or nosey pets can get to it.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
There’s not a better cover in the world for being aggressively nosy than walking your dog.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Turns out a nosy news crew is filming, and he’s just learned the school’s patron has sold the property.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Then, throw it deep into the garbage so that no industrious or nosey pets can get to it.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
There’s not a better cover in the world for being aggressively nosy than walking your dog.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosy
Adjective
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Always a curious type of winger, more about getting the ball to feet and dictating play rather than taking on opponents, the role seemed to suit Iwobi perfectly.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Real, curious and caring customers.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Joking aside—or, maybe not—the truth is this is definitely a different kind of character for Duchovny, who’s known for playing more inquisitive men like The X-Files’ Fox Mulder.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
23 Oct. 2025
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Babies also have new behaviors, from a playful and inquisitive Diplodocus to a more timid Moros Intrepidus.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Fast & Furious is notable for adding the character Gisele (Gal Gadot) and smaller players like Shea Whigham's officious Stasiak.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Meynecke said his footage suggested the whales found their hangers-on annoying.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Thankfully, the best faux garlands offer the look and oftentimes feel of the real thing without the sticky sap or annoying cleanup.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The fact is, in a newsroom full of meddlesome, sometimes pushy people, Beverly was none of that.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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The special ops unit chases every lead possible, from bribes to Mexican drug cartels, a meddlesome L.A. District Attorney (Merrick McCartha) and corruption in the government of Belarus.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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“Nosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosy. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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