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as in to interfere
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
a neighbor who likes to nose around in everyone else's business
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as in to drag
to move slowly
the line to get tickets is just nosing, so we are going to be here for a while
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Recent Examples of nose
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Tasting rum involves a combination of sensations, including the nose, palate, mouthfeel and finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
James Manso, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
Within minutes, a black Honda Fit slipped out from behind the obscured gate and rolled forward, nosing 25 yards in front of us, narrowing our path out.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This means the majority of people with seasonal allergies will experience strong symptoms including sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, watery eyes and a postnasal drip.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Tasting rum involves a combination of sensations, including the nose, palate, mouthfeel and finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
Verb
The scents were nosed by Lyn Harris and developed via Robertet, and the bottles — inspired by 19th century Chinese snuff bottles — feature porcelain caps designed by Jonathan Yamakami.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
Within minutes, a black Honda Fit slipped out from behind the obscured gate and rolled forward, nosing 25 yards in front of us, narrowing our path out.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nose
Noun
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Many hot weather dogs have longer snouts.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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With its scaly armor, pointy ears, elongated snout, and curved claws, the armadillo is undeniably odd-looking.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Ask about their child-friendly Rome tours, or their local tips on the best places for aperitivo (that have a playground nearby).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In the middle, a Cartman in the role of a Midtown tax adviser dispenses accounting tips and tricks, culled from a YouTube account run by a real-life New York CPA.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Deputies once again conducted a traffic stop, and a police dog sniffed out illicit substances.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The Thunder sniffed their shot as the first team to return to consecutive finals since Kerr’s Warriors.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The game was not yet codified, and teachers let students organize games without interfering in their play.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Bliss made a furious comeback before Michin interfered, leading to a four-woman brawl on the outside.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The weakness spread across the sector, dragging the VanEck Semiconductor ETF down more than 1%, while Arm Holdings lost over 4% and Micron Technology slid nearly 8%.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Before long, security surrounded the former fan favorite and dragged him out of the arena in handcuffs as stunned fans watched.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Photographs at either end offer a palpable glimpse into the building's former life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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My own book details the consequential events at a place called Fort Monroe in Virginia that led directly to Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the end of American slavery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Panish replayed for jurors testimony from Grossman’s daughter that, soon after the collision, Erickson arrived at the house smelling of alcohol.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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This man is not to be messed with.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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“Nose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nose. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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