as in noses
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity
in this classic film noir, a private eye gets his nozzle sliced when he starts poking it into places where it's not welcome
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Recent Examples of nozzles
The fountain drink nozzles had a heavy presence of a black residue.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The early versions of the drone had engine nozzles, but later the exhaust system was improved to lower both radar and heat signatures.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Before driving Make sure your windshield wipers are not frozen to the glass, that the washer fluid nozzles are clear, and that all windows and mirrors are fully visible.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Submerge the faucet head and nozzles into the solution in the bag and secure it with rubber bands.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
The station, complete with flowered landscaping, is designed for women and features lightweight nozzles and hoses.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Install a tension rod near the top and front of the cabinet and then hook bottle nozzles over it.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
With these selling points in mind, scientists from Montreal's McGill University and Philadelphia's Drexel University set about converting the appendages into 3D printing nozzles.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
The inspector noted a buildup of residue on the drink machine nozzles, uncovered tubs of raw meat in the freezer and roaches on the ceiling and wall near the three-compartment sink.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Dec. 2025
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The early versions of the drone had engine nozzles, but later the exhaust system was improved to lower both radar and heat signatures.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Before driving Make sure your windshield wipers are not frozen to the glass, that the washer fluid nozzles are clear, and that all windows and mirrors are fully visible.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Submerge the faucet head and nozzles into the solution in the bag and secure it with rubber bands.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
The station, complete with flowered landscaping, is designed for women and features lightweight nozzles and hoses.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Install a tension rod near the top and front of the cabinet and then hook bottle nozzles over it.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
With these selling points in mind, scientists from Montreal's McGill University and Philadelphia's Drexel University set about converting the appendages into 3D printing nozzles.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
The inspector noted a buildup of residue on the drink machine nozzles, uncovered tubs of raw meat in the freezer and roaches on the ceiling and wall near the three-compartment sink.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzles
Noun
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Will influencers start selling high-end neti pots to clean out our sinuses in the hopes of shrinking our noses?—
Georgia Casey,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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So many kids see adults with their noses in their phones in public places, and Kid VPs helped create a video about the importance of looking up.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sharks are able to detect weak electric signals using the pores on their snouts that act as electroreceptors, which helps them with navigation and prey detection.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Dec. 2025
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However, the trading bloc is a major exporter of pork and key supplier of byproducts such as ears, snouts, feet and other items considered to be delicacies in China.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Fortune,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Nozzles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzles. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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