NOSE OUT Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

nose out

verb

Definition of nose out

as in to find

to come upon after searching, study, or effort independent investigators eventually nosed out proof of White House wrongdoing

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Recent Examples of nose out Peter was in the booth with Herbstreit the other weekend, paws up and nose out. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 In order to keep Superman's nose out of his business, he's impregnated the whole thing with kryptonite. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 July 2025 The resulting anti-censorship lawsuit went all the way to the Supreme Court, which ruled that the federal government should keep its nose out of the cable content business. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Even though the text of the law is intact, the United States meekly assured the Pakistani military that the intent of the conditions was misinterpreted and that the United States would keep its nose out of the generals' business. — Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2011 See All Example Sentences for nose out

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Officers at the scene found a man who had been hit by a fleeing vehicle.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Sometimes poison ivy will creep into beds from nearby woodlands, but these plants can also find their way into flower beds via seeds dropped by birds.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of find

Verb

The courses, Cristerna said, would have been useful in learning how to negotiate brand deals, maximize monetization opportunities and cultivate and keep an audience.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
But by the next month, Tufts learned Clancy had started taking multiple other medications prescribed by another provider.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of learn

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Between 60% and 70% of new Ebola cases are being detected among people who were not already being monitored as contacts, meaning health workers may only discover infections after patients become sick and have had opportunities to expose others.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
The researchers then discovered that the second population of neurons, called Ddah1+ neurons, responded to stress.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of discover

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Also located nearby are designer boutiques (Casa Loewe is just around the corner), trendy bars like Red Frog, and glamorous restaurants such as JNcQUOI.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
The stream will feature expert commentary on the science of the eclipse along with live views from telescopes at the Observatorio Astrofisco de Javalambre, which is located close to the Spanish city of Teruel directly in the path of totality.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of locate

Verb

Instead, in their wake, the league veered far in the other direction, taking the finesse out of the game and turning on-court play into a street fight, with officials unable or unwilling to get their arms round the physicality.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
The Bears haven’t ruled out the possibility of getting Trapilo at least some reps during training camp this month to test him out and rebuild his confidence in padded practices.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of get

Verb

Thomas Zordani flew from his home in Denver to Phoenix for a consultation with a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, hoping to find out what could be done to treat his debilitating headaches after worrisome brain scan findings.

— Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Together, the three women are forced to confront old wounds and find out whether what still binds them is strong enough to keep them from sinking.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of find out

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Fittingly, the style comes in three colorways including Zebra Soapstone, a tan take on the trendy animal print, and Gilded Umber, a rich, chocolate brown adorned with gold-tone grommets running down each outer seam.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Two white stripes running down the sides of each leg create a casual look that’s effortlessly chic and pairs well with just about any shoes in your suitcase.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

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