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as in noses
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nebs
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 -
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,
26 Sep. 2025
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The whiskey noses and drinks noticeably above its 54% ABV, resulting in a bold and memorable rye at every phase of the experience.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When angry or threatened, the owls make a rapid clicking sound with their beaks.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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In either case, neither of their beaks is very long.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 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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Collect your garden hoses and nozzles, drain them, and store them in a garage, shed, or basement.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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The cream and sugar nozzles and coffee half-and-half dispenser had residue and dust accumulation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During the second trial in 2025, Thompson’s attorney, David Hayakawa, revealed to the court that $3,900 in large bills had been found next to Tokuhara's body.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Since none of the 12 appropriations bills have been approved, this shutdown is more extensive than the partial shutdown that started in December 2018, when Congress had enacted five of the 12 appropriations bills, said the nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank Committee for a Responsible Budget.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Nebs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nebs. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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