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
In order to keep Superman's nose out of his business, he's impregnated the whole thing with kryptonite.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 July 2025
Shelving the movie put noses out of joint at the time with talks of a potential tax write-down.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Yamamoto actually only nosed out James Paxton by 2/3 of an inning for that third spot.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 July 2025
Shelving the movie put noses out of joint at the time with talks of a potential tax write-down.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Yamamoto actually only nosed out James Paxton by 2/3 of an inning for that third spot.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nose out
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After Judith’s husband Kobi found that issue of Life magazine in 1981, she and her brother were stunned to learn the extent of their father’s heroism.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff's office said possible human trafficking victims were identified and evidence of prostitution was found at Eva Massage on Cross Timbers Road and Sun Massage on Flower Mound Road.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte hadn’t yet learned about lemongrass, and curry wasn’t a lunch default.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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For now, Buchanon is just focused on learning the scheme, his teammates and trying to impart some wisdom on the Horned Frogs’ younger offensive linemen.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sticker prices have been rising since automakers discovered Americans are willing to pay more for bigger, more expensive SUVs and pickup trucks that bring the companies more profit from each sale.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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After discovering that the infantry is mounting an attack on Southern forces, Henry considers the chance to clear his name and finally fight for his country.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hopkins lived in a tower within the Frederick Douglass Houses located about three blocks from where he was killed, police said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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After the interview, Espinoza told Horner out again, hoping to locate Athena’s body.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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After getting them down with the aid of a ladder, the store assistant had to wipe off the dust.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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After Dallas got even, Ryan Hartman's power-play goal with 9 seconds left in the second period put Minnesota up 4-3.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The test Wednesday was designed find out if helium was leaking into the oxygen lines of the isolated manifold, thus raising pressure as observed.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Blue Devils found out their primary competition seemed to be Virginia and Marquette.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Less than 10 minutes later, that same fan is running down the street with others, shrieking and holding up their photos and signed papers in triumph.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Izzy Rodriguez made one of her patented overlapping runs down the left-hand side of the field and then played a perfect cross into the middle.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Nose out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nose%20out. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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