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as in messes
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 drags
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 noses
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
If not for the enormous backlash—which included a conference lawsuit and threats of a boycott by other schools—the Red Raiders would have happily held their noses and competed for the national championship that eluded them last year.
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Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Although the scent of mint is deeply appealing to most human noses, many pests don’t like the smell or taste of mint – including slugs and snails.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Carbon nanotube design Electronic noses have existed for decades, but manufacturing multiple sensing materials on a single chip has remained a significant challenge.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
As the evening progressed, the Plaths used some sneaky tactics to throw a surprise wedding anniversary party for Zac and Lydia right under their noses.
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Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
That said, would any of us recognize another country's historical documents if they were just thrust under our noses?
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Men grappling and kicking, throwing elbows and punching, giving each other bloody noses, black eyes, and—surely, occasionally—concussions.
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Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The dog’s health and breed Dogs that are overweight or breeds with short noses are especially vulnerable to overheating.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Noun
Ashley Hernandez, a Wilmington resident and organizer with the nonprofit Communities for a Better Environment, said bloody noses and noxious fumes were a regular part of life in the neighborhood growing up.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
If not for the enormous backlash—which included a conference lawsuit and threats of a boycott by other schools—the Red Raiders would have happily held their noses and competed for the national championship that eluded them last year.
—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Although the scent of mint is deeply appealing to most human noses, many pests don’t like the smell or taste of mint – including slugs and snails.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Carbon nanotube design Electronic noses have existed for decades, but manufacturing multiple sensing materials on a single chip has remained a significant challenge.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
As the evening progressed, the Plaths used some sneaky tactics to throw a surprise wedding anniversary party for Zac and Lydia right under their noses.
—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
That said, would any of us recognize another country's historical documents if they were just thrust under our noses?
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Men grappling and kicking, throwing elbows and punching, giving each other bloody noses, black eyes, and—surely, occasionally—concussions.
—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The dog’s health and breed Dogs that are overweight or breeds with short noses are especially vulnerable to overheating.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noses
Noun
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Many hot weather dogs have longer snouts.
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Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.
Noun
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Here, then, are some tips for calling the IRS.
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To stay safe while using fireworks, authorities offered several safety tips.
Verb
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The look of sheer repressed, stymied rage/laughter on Raph’s face when Paul sniffs the Oreos instead is one of the episode’s biggest laughs.
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In the video, Chilli sniffs large bricks to locate the scent a trainer shared with him.
Verb
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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.
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Like that series, this movie messes with your mind by taking full advantage of creepy backroom spaces.
Verb
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There’s a sense that Kaprizov depends too much on Zuccarello and that Zuccarello drags Kaprizov into the east-west game that’s the opposite of how the Wild want to play.
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As the search drags on, the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners on Tuesday commended police for their efforts after weeks of shooting incidents brought international attention to the city’s gun violence problem as thousands of soccer fans visit for the FIFA World Cup.
Noun
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Thornton shines on both ends The Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star played lights out on both ends.
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Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
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For some couples, scent serves as a stress-reducing anchor for others, a change in how a partner smells can mirror a change in how the relationship feels.
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Shop more of the best Prime Day deals under $25 below, including a Yankee Candle that smells just like vacation, before the savings are gone for good.
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If Damascus interferes in Lebanon, sectarian violence could follow, as the Syrian military presence would likely be interpreted as direct opposition to Hezbollah’s Shiite fighters.
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This act interferes greatly with local departments of planning and development for erroneous climate protocols enacted by Ronald Regan.
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“Noses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noses. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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