noses out

verb

present tense third-person singular of nose out
as in finds
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 noses out Fleur and Caroline put innumerable noses out of joint on their paths to creative and intellectual fulfillment; lovers become dejected, friendships are left to go cold, and each woman’s devotion to her work is viewed with resentment and suspicion. — Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noses out
  1. finds
  2. learns
  3. discovers
  4. locates
  5. finds out
  6. gets
  7. runs down
Verb
  • Gwayne packs his things and leaves the host as Criston gives his rallying speech, as Daemon finds the grotesque banquet, as Alicent and her daughter are plunged into terrible darkness.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Edwards is quick to drive after facing up against her defender, even when the spacing around her isn’t exactly pristine; none of the Connecticut guards really give the defense a reason to stay home, but Edwards still finds a way to the basket.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of finds
Verb
  • And in the April film The Drama, a man named Charlie (played by Robert Pattinson) learns something about his fiancée, Emma (Zendaya), that upends his understanding of her right before their wedding.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
  • The 14-year veteran signed a one-year deal with the Raiders this offseason to serve as a sort of bridge starting quarterback while Mendoza learns the offense, learns the speed of the game, learns how to be a professional, and earns the starting job.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of learns
Verb
  • Additionally, critical safety incidents must be reported no later than 24 hours after the frontier developer discovers them.
    — Victoria Baeza Garcia, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026
  • Their cycle of retaliation deepens until each discovers that the greater threat comes from the people closest to them.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 July 2026
Definition of discovers
Verb
  • Strategy Late-round QB strategy, 3 players to target John Riker locates three QBs to target based on historical data.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Anyone who locates him should call 911 or notify the KCPD Missing Persons Section at 816-234-5043.
    — Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of locates
Verb
  • Some family members even left the courtroom as Marcelle is heard asking about her children and finds out her son was killed.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • And also God help him if anyone on the island finds out that Evan is the last [descendant].
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Definition of finds out
Verb
  • As breadfruit gets easier to grow, other fruit and vegetables will get harder.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Trafford pops up off the turf quickly, sets himself and then gets a more meaningful clearance on the ball with a save using his boot.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of gets
Verb
  • After Hurtado-Cariaco runs down the block, the agents get back into their vehicles.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • In our latest Set a VIBE edition, our June 2026 cover star runs down the songs that send his audience into full mosh pit mayhem.
    — Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of runs down

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