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as in curious
interested in what is not one's own business
she feels that being snoopy is a desirable, even essential, trait in a reporter
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as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
put a fence around the yard to keep out snoopy neighbors
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Recent Examples of snoopy
He’s gone to visit Ellen at her home, a boarding house with a snoopy landlady living on the first floor.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
From prank wars and mistaken identities to mischievous green slime and snoopy spies, there’s a film for every little prankster, but don’t worry!
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Helen, who has two moms, and Grace, who loves her snoopy little sister, approach things in different ways.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2024
That means your web searches and browser history could give away the Christmas surprise should your snoopy relatives sneak a peak at your laptop or a joint Amazon Prime account.
—Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022
Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
From prank wars and mistaken identities to mischievous green slime and snoopy spies, there’s a film for every little prankster, but don’t worry!
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Helen, who has two moms, and Grace, who loves her snoopy little sister, approach things in different ways.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2024
That means your web searches and browser history could give away the Christmas surprise should your snoopy relatives sneak a peak at your laptop or a joint Amazon Prime account.
—Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoopy
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The line of demonstrators stretched for eight blocks, lining Broadway as curious theatergoers looked on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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That was the first time that a full matchweek has ended in such a way since 2020-21 (October 23-26), with the previous occasion occurring in 2016-17, suggesting a reliable and curious five-year cycle.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Both teams were busy this week.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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Valanciunas amassed 16 points and nine boards in 22 minutes, a busy night in spite of a minutes restriction that left David Adelman marveling at the box score afterward.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Inspiration from Architecture Diana Milkanova is inquisitive by nature and has always found inspiration in architecture.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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At the center of the investigation is Bundle (Mia McKenna-Bruce), a sharp and inquisitive young woman unwilling to accept easy explanations.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
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Like your nosiest neighbor, furniture layouts have a knack for overstaying their welcome.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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This will keep out nosy children and pets.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Dec. 2025
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Garlic supplements and dietary garlic can have health benefits, and a few annoying side effects, like bad breath and stomach upset.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
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Patriots’ fans view Sunday as an annoying calisthenic, if not a joke.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Fast & Furious is notable for adding the character Gisele (Gal Gadot) and smaller players like Shea Whigham's officious Stasiak.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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To the person being nudged, this can feel unsympathetic or intrusive.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In blocking the subsequent petition Tuesday, court referee Elizabeth Clysdale said there was no evidence the July text was intended in a threatening manner or that there was a sustained pattern of intrusive behavior.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Snoopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoopy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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