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as in noses
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity
the man's prominent beak gives him a somewhat aquiline appearance
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as in judges
chiefly British
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
received a stiff sentence from one of the harshest beaks in all of London
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Recent Examples of beaks
When angry or threatened, the owls make a rapid clicking sound with their beaks.
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Joan Morris, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
In either case, neither of their beaks is very long.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Their beaks are longer and slightly curved downward, which is ideal for their broad, omnivorous diet.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Researchers think Australian parrots are evolving bigger beaks to stay cooler.
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Equipped with bulky bodies, these dinosaurs also boasted long legs, short arms, and small heads with beaks.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland and Labrador Puffins have earned widespread adoration thanks to their colorful beaks and adorable appearance, and for anyone hoping to spot these creatures in the flesh, the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve is the perfect place.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Standing up to roughly six inches tall and weighing less than four ounces, plains-wanderers have bright yellow beaks, legs and eyes.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
Thus, stronger beaks are slower.
—Maja Mielke, JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
Joan Morris, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
In either case, neither of their beaks is very long.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Their beaks are longer and slightly curved downward, which is ideal for their broad, omnivorous diet.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Researchers think Australian parrots are evolving bigger beaks to stay cooler.
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Equipped with bulky bodies, these dinosaurs also boasted long legs, short arms, and small heads with beaks.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland and Labrador Puffins have earned widespread adoration thanks to their colorful beaks and adorable appearance, and for anyone hoping to spot these creatures in the flesh, the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve is the perfect place.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Standing up to roughly six inches tall and weighing less than four ounces, plains-wanderers have bright yellow beaks, legs and eyes.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
Thus, stronger beaks are slower.
—Maja Mielke, JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaks
Noun
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As dusk fell, small frogs were found near the mouths of caves as water flowed from their rocky openings, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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People with certain bacteria and fungi in their mouths may face a dramatically higher risk of pancreatic cancer — more than three times greater — according to new research from NYU Langone Health and and Perlmutter Cancer Center.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Discovering its contents, day in and day out throughout the course of the merriest month of the year, will give you a taste of Glasshouse Fragrances’ bestselling formulas that please even the pickiest of noses.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rings will be awarded to 25 creators chosen by a panel of judges that includes company head Adam Mosseri, filmmaker Spike Lee, YouTuber Marques Brownlee (aka MKBHD), and rugby star Ilona Maher, among others.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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The incident has sparked debate on social media, along with broader discussions about the climate of hostility toward judges.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pterosaurs were prehistoric predators that dominated the skies with pointed snouts that could catch prey on the move or from the water, according to National Geographic.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Keller noted that some airlines won't allow dogs with short snouts such as French Bulldogs to fly at all because of the stress that could put on the dog's ability to breathe.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors appealed the ruling, and a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit — which oversees lower courts in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana — affirmed the decision, 2-1, in June 2017, a further win for Dassey.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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While the Oscar winner officially filed for divorce in Nashville courts on Tuesday, news of their separation came to light the day prior.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The spaces are smaller, with lower benches, and the older players, flitting between dressing rooms for U14s and U12s, have had to take their belongings home each day rather than leave them in lockers due to the carousel of teams moving in and out.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The point has places for photo ops, as well as nearby hiking trails and benches for picnic lunches.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Beaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaks. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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