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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
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
When authorities in Running Springs were having trouble finding a missing woman, two K9s put their noses together and found her in a steep ravine, where medics were able to get her to safety.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
My figures have two noses, two pairs of wobbly lips and lopsided torsos that often lean precariously to one side.
—Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
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
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
Inside, a handheld camera noses into personal conversations like another participant.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Inside, a handheld camera noses into personal conversations like another participant.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Instead, the Broncos were left with their noses against the windowpane, two wins shy of the most improbable season in franchise history.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
When authorities in Running Springs were having trouble finding a missing woman, two K9s put their noses together and found her in a steep ravine, where medics were able to get her to safety.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
My figures have two noses, two pairs of wobbly lips and lopsided torsos that often lean precariously to one side.
—Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
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
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
Inside, a handheld camera noses into personal conversations like another participant.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Inside, a handheld camera noses into personal conversations like another participant.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noses
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
Noun
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There’s a bit of bad dream and doubt, and a bit of songwriting tips and tricks.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s a result of language in the GOP law that increased the standard deduction, added a $6,000 rebate for qualifying seniors, boosted the child tax deduction, and set new rules for deducting tips, overtime, and car loan payments.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 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
Verb
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This rug can stand up to all your pets’ messes with its durable fibers that are easy to spot-clean.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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The latter may be tied to iron deficiency from irregular periods, plus the drop in estrogen, which messes with the dopamine activity that regulates muscle control.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The trio pulled up on e-bikes, drove up to the entrance of the Information Center and began shouting and taking pictures, pausing to take drags off a vape while peering through the shuttered doors.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Work fewer than 35 years and the SSA plugs zeros into the missing slots, which drags your benefit down.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bollards at the ends of each section will permanently keep errant (or malicious) drivers out of the median.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
30 Apr. 2026
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Others — the dreamers and grinders, as Spencer Nusbaum described yesterday — have to take second jobs to make ends meet while toiling away in minor-league baseball.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This entire episode just smells rotten.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Our Stainless Steel Step Garbage Bin stays so much cleaner than a regular garbage bin; the stainless steel lid locks odors inside, so your trash never smells.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Of course, the real world always interferes.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 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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“Noses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noses. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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