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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
Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
But the moral crime may be right under the noses of congressional Democrats.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
Yennefer, saving the energy of her heaviest hitters as long as possible, asks the novices-in-training to maintain a magical shield as long as possible — only ordering when their noses and eyes begin to bleed under the strain.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
After the birth, dry the kittens and ensure their noses and mouths are clear.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Dogs have about 220 million scent receptors in their noses, compared to roughly 5 million in humans.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Developed in only nine months, the range comprises four scents created by French noses and aimed at targeting Gen Z customers with their catchy names nodding to cocktails and sweet-spot price positioning.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Leucistic squirrels tend to have dark eyes and noses, while albino squirrels tend to have red or pink eyes and a pink nose.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s due, in part, to their superior noses and their tendency to leave a whole lot of scent.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
But the moral crime may be right under the noses of congressional Democrats.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
Yennefer, saving the energy of her heaviest hitters as long as possible, asks the novices-in-training to maintain a magical shield as long as possible — only ordering when their noses and eyes begin to bleed under the strain.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
After the birth, dry the kittens and ensure their noses and mouths are clear.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Dogs have about 220 million scent receptors in their noses, compared to roughly 5 million in humans.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Developed in only nine months, the range comprises four scents created by French noses and aimed at targeting Gen Z customers with their catchy names nodding to cocktails and sweet-spot price positioning.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Leucistic squirrels tend to have dark eyes and noses, while albino squirrels tend to have red or pink eyes and a pink nose.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s due, in part, to their superior noses and their tendency to leave a whole lot of scent.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noses
Noun
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Edmontosaurs were probably pretty striking to look at with a long, low skull and one of the most prominent duck-bill snouts of any hadrosaur.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jurassic-era ichthyosaurs are known for their long-snouts and their dolphin-like bodies, Massare said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Otherwise, keep an eye out for additional care tips from the manufacturer's instructions for your specific robovac.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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The police chief began to field tips about simian sightings as far away as Florida.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The first is Christopher Walken as Gabriel, a mean-spirited angel who sniffs and licks crime scenes and inspects children’s teeth for reasons that sort of make sense within the movie.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the clip, an elderly woman stands holding a bowl and a spoon beside a massive brown bear that sniffs her feet.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Somebody does something terrible and messes it up.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His speech comes as Miami-Dade has become a political pawn as the shutdown drags on.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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The longer the shutdown drags on, the more likely disruptions become.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Some controllers are also taking on second jobs to make ends meet or calling in sick in protest.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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With her hair tied in a bun in the back of her head, Stewart’s choppy bangs took center stage next to Elle Fanning’s and Renate Reinsve’s pristine slick-backs; the ends falling unevenly on her forehead, with longer strands tickling her ears.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Leave them overnight for footwear that smells much fresher in the morning.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The sunbaked air smells like creosote.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This Ministry frequently interferes in employers’ decisions, instigates acts of discrimination by authorities and organizations, brings weight to bear on the organs of justice and even orchestrates propaganda campaigns in the media.—
Jonny Diamond,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Bárbara, who can see the guests a few feet away, maintains a neutral expression on her face as Solène demands to be spoken to nicely, at which point Jess interferes and tells them to save it for later.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Noses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noses. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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