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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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The team reportedly downed more than $150,000 in champagne, much of which was sprayed into the crowd and poured into fans’ mouths by the champions themselves.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026 -
This includes washing hands; covering noses and mouths when coughing or sneezing; and avoiding close contact with others when feeling sick.—
Chase Jordan
February 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On the deck of a research vessel in Antarctica, fingers and noses are constantly going numb; your gloves need to be water- and cold- and shockproof all at once.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The medley for winter-weary Americans has included everything from aching backs from shoveling to sore throats to frozen noses.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The bright red, tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, whose long beaks and tongues perfectly suit the flower shape.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Birds, a Gothic literature leitmotif, also reared their beaks at Bibhu Mohapatra, whose ghostly white gowns in macramé lace resembled feathers framing the jaw.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.—
Sergio Candido,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Legislators in at least seven other states are considering bills to prevent transgender people from changing one or both documents, according to a search using the bill-tracking software Plural.—
John Hanna,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Afterward, they were asked for donations to help cover the space's rent and utility bills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mineral deposits from hard water can clog nozzles and reduce water pressure.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Nebs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nebs. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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