Thesaurus results for NEBS

nebs

noun

plural of neb

as in mouths

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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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

Individuals can be contagious with Salmonella, because the disease can be spread when an infected individual touches surfaces and then others touch them and then put their hands in their mouths.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The turbulence pushes unwanted particles away from the coral’s surface while redirecting nutrients toward polyps’ mouths.

— Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of mouths

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Earlier generations of Silicon Valley leaders largely turned their noses up at sports.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Cancerous cells have a specific smell, and dogs’ noses are 10,000 to 100,000 times better than humans, according to the American Kennel Club.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of noses

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Scientists have also found giant squid beaks (its biting apparatus) in sperm whale stomachs.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
For instance, Puerto Rican anole lizards have developed longer limbs and larger toe pads for city life, and house finches show adapted beaks.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of beaks

Noun

Halligan said breeds with short snouts like Bulldogs, Bullmastiffs and Pekingese pups are at greater risk, so are overweight animals and dogs with dark fur.

— Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Their long, droopy tails would likely pull them downward and send their snouts bobbing up.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Definition of snouts

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Europeans also face the prospect of hikes to their energy bills this winter, as natural gas prices climb.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The Republican Party has ignored the national debt every time Republican presidents have signed bills that have cut taxes on the wealthy.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of bills

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These mini bottles can fasten right onto the top of your favorite perfume nozzles for easy filling—they’re ready for travel in a few short pumps!

— Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Mineral deposits from hard water, soap, and other debris can build up inside your showerhead over time and clog the small spray nozzles.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026

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