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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
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
But a similar situation may be occurring at this very moment, and right under the noses of the current Board of Supervisors.
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Two cars teetered at the jagged edge, their noses tipped skyward, almost frozen in the instant before a plunge.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
For months, this young, rambunctious, and altogether infectious bunch played with house money, thumbing their collective noses at the idea of another year of rebuild futility.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Many of the cats were underweight with bones showing, and some suffering from respiratory infections were wheezing and had discharge around their eyes and noses.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
There is a genuine pathos to the story of Sandy’s twin nieces, agreed by all to be unattractive, thanks to their weight and their noses.
—Mark Oppenheimer, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
Neville, whose 20 Feet From Stardom revealed an untold chapter of pop-music history that was right under our noses, manages to do something similar here, with one of the most in-the-spotlight figures in the world of modern music.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
This includes washing hands; covering noses and mouths when coughing or sneezing; and avoiding close contact with others when feeling sick.
—Chase Jordan
february 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
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And the answer may be right in front of their noses.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
But a similar situation may be occurring at this very moment, and right under the noses of the current Board of Supervisors.
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Two cars teetered at the jagged edge, their noses tipped skyward, almost frozen in the instant before a plunge.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
For months, this young, rambunctious, and altogether infectious bunch played with house money, thumbing their collective noses at the idea of another year of rebuild futility.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Many of the cats were underweight with bones showing, and some suffering from respiratory infections were wheezing and had discharge around their eyes and noses.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
There is a genuine pathos to the story of Sandy’s twin nieces, agreed by all to be unattractive, thanks to their weight and their noses.
—Mark Oppenheimer, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
Neville, whose 20 Feet From Stardom revealed an untold chapter of pop-music history that was right under our noses, manages to do something similar here, with one of the most in-the-spotlight figures in the world of modern music.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
This includes washing hands; covering noses and mouths when coughing or sneezing; and avoiding close contact with others when feeling sick.
—Chase Jordan
february 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noses
Noun
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Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.—
Sergio Candido,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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In seeing their six-game winning streak halted just before hitting the friendly skies for a four-game road trip that tips off in Phoenix on Sunday, the Hornets (32-32) were victimized by Miami in the fourth quarter.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Read on for more about how exactly working out improves your brain function, plus some simple tips from experts on how to incorporate brain-boosting exercise into your day-to-day to reap the cognitive benefits yourself.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the video, Chilli sniffs large bricks to locate the scent a trainer shared with him.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Tovar is the one officer who immediately sniffs out that there’s something weird about Gacy, and Luna incrementally nudges the character further and further into obsession.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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Each has a meltdown worthy of a telenovela, messes with the crime scene and hours later the police are called.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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In Lost Lambs, the internet sabotages a family in much the same way that Napoleon messes things up for the Bezukhovs in Tolstoy’s War and Peace.—
Gideon Leek,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The attacks on Iran have already sent US gasoline prices higher, and will likely continue to climb as the war drags on.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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That's straining operating costs and ticket prices, both of which could become more expensive if airlines have to pay more for fuel the longer the war drags on.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Emt and Dwyer trailed 6-1 after five ends and managed to throw a huge four-spot on the board in the sixth, cutting the deficit to 6-5.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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It’s formulated with shea butter, cacay oil, and almond oil to promote length, enhance moisture retention, and prevent breakage at the ends.—
Eden Stuart,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dishes like Indian street corn, pumpkin chana masala, and spicy seafood soup drive home the restaurant’s emphasis on spices and herbs, and an open-air setting allows diners to bask in the sounds and smells of the surrounding rainforest.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Common Causes of Washing Machine Odor Lingering odors and smells can come from a few different sources, our experts say.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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If Washington overtly interferes in European elections or takes the dramatic step of annexing Greenland, the postwar alliance framework, already strained, could fracture.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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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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“Noses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noses. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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