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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nebs
Noun
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However, the latest technology, robot vacuums, are making the cleaning process effortless, as well as innovative handheld versions with narrow mouths to get in tight corners.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026 -
The 2,315-acre reserve – about a 155-mile drive southeast from downtown Raleigh – is a remote complex of islands between the mouths of the Newport and North Rivers.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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If not for the enormous backlash—which included a conference lawsuit and threats of a boycott by other schools—the Red Raiders would have happily held their noses and competed for the national championship that eluded them last year.—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Although the scent of mint is deeply appealing to most human noses, many pests don’t like the smell or taste of mint – including slugs and snails.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Eventually, the tiniest of beaks popped out and started begging mom for food.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The birds unhinged their beaks as if to make a loud sound.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Many hot weather dogs have longer snouts.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But residents who live near hyperscale centers have expressed outrage over a range of issues, including health impacts, spiking utility bills, constant noise, dropping water pressure and concerns about potentially losing their land through eminent domain.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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As Big Tech races to build more AI data centers, communities across the country are asking what these projects will mean for their electric bills, water supply and quality of life.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 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,
17 June 2026
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Consider using quick connectors to easily switch between nozzles and sprinklers.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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“Nebs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nebs. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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