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as in mouth
the jaws of a bird together with their hornlike covering the cardinal has a black face and a noticeable bright red neb

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as in nose
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity with her round glasses perched on her small neb, the librarian certainly presents an owlish appearance

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Noun
  • This 30-year-old expression is smooth, flavorful, and rich on the palate, with an oily viscosity and full-bodied robustness that envelops the mouth.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Indeed, at one point, the owner even pretended to place the ball in the machine using his mouth, just as his dog would do, but even that was beyond the golden's realm of understanding.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • In her tutorial, Cox applies the concealer under her eyes, between her eyebrows, on her cheekbones, and around her nose before blending the product out with a brush — effectively brightening her under eyes and the high points of her face while evening out her skin tone.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • When evaluating dysphonia, otolaryngologists place a flexible tube attached to a tiny camera through a person's nose or mouth—called a fiberoptic scope—to visualize the larynx and vocal cords.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 5 July 2025
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  • It should be mentioned that scientists at Case Western Reserve University previously developed a somewhat similar material, inspired by squid beaks, which can be made harder or softer by varying the amount of light it's exposed to.
    Ben Coxworth July 02, New Atlas, 2 July 2025
  • Some mate beak to beak, sucker to sucker, while others prefer to keep their distance.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • The snakes are about a foot long from snout to body, with a seven-inch tail, researchers said.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
  • While police attempted to arrest him, the man allegedly grabbed the canine’s snout in an attempt to restrict the dog’s airway, kicked three officers, and bit another, according to the release.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • Workers and queens also have very similar appearances, with long, slender bodies that are dark brown or black, and legs and mandibles (jawbones) that are a lighter brown or orange color, the extension says.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2025
  • The ant uses its mandible to grab on to the skin before curling its abdomen to reveal its stinger and inject venom into the body.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
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  • And, indirectly, the bill is poised to hurt seniors through Social Security and Medicare cuts.
    Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Soon after, a pharmacy owned by the bill’s sponsor began selling the drug.
    Sarah Cutler July 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2025
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“Neb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neb. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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