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
Check for clogged nozzles and alignment of nozzles.
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Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Self-retracting nozzles are the most hygienic.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Some of the showers come with aromatherapy pods that can be attached to the nozzles, for a relaxing sensory experience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Flimsy nozzles crack and leak, and heavy-duty nozzles get tiring to hold when your garden calls for more watering time than your hands can handle.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Eventually, especially in areas with hard water, these minerals will collect and clog the nozzles of a showerhead.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Best Pick Reports talks further about the different color nozzles.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Showerheads with metal nozzles are prone to mineral buildup and attract more bacteria over time.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Self-retracting nozzles are the most hygienic.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Some of the showers come with aromatherapy pods that can be attached to the nozzles, for a relaxing sensory experience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Flimsy nozzles crack and leak, and heavy-duty nozzles get tiring to hold when your garden calls for more watering time than your hands can handle.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Eventually, especially in areas with hard water, these minerals will collect and clog the nozzles of a showerhead.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Best Pick Reports talks further about the different color nozzles.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Showerheads with metal nozzles are prone to mineral buildup and attract more bacteria over time.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzles
Noun
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But for people who suffer from allergies—which includes many women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s—this season often looks less like renewal and more like discomfort, thanks to sneezing, runny noses and itchy eyes that can wreak havoc on sleep.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
14 Apr. 2026
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This includes fruit flies, the fungus gnats in our potted plants, and those little gnats that like to get in our eyes and noses.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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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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“Nozzles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzles. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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