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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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Conversations that are not confrontational but still have players shielding their mouths from public view will continue to be permitted without penalty.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026 -
Very soon, from the sofa behind Adele, loud enough to be heard over Disney, there came a smacking of mouths and saliva.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The student allegedly suffered severe blood loss due to bloody noses and blood clotting that required medical attention.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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These Kleenex tissue packs can be used for runny noses, watery eyes, and to wipe your mouth.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 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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Supporters argue the two bills address different stages of an investigation.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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To pay for her medical bills, the family had to sell most of their remaining cattle and goats, a bitter blow after years of drought had already decimated local herds.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
Noun
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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,
30 May 2026
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For little kids, there is also a pool with a splash zone play structure equipped with interactive sprayers, nozzles and water jets.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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“Nebs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nebs. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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