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as in to interfere
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 to drag
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 nose
Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Symptoms can include a high fever, rash, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Chris Perugini, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Called Proem, the scent nosed by Robertet’s Jérôme Epinette will launch on the brand’s website Friday, and ranges in price from $68 for a mini to $198 for a full size.
—James Manso, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Symptoms can include a high fever, rash, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
This is a delight to nose and evolved significantly over time.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Called Proem, the scent nosed by Robertet’s Jérôme Epinette will launch on the brand’s website Friday, and ranges in price from $68 for a mini to $198 for a full size.
—James Manso, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nose
Noun
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The snout is a similar cone shape pointing upward and the bears’ eyes are closed, giving the impression of being in a peaceful sleep.—
Susan Hargreaves,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Apr. 2025
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Curious onlookers watched as large alligators and crocodiles with muzzled snouts were unloaded from the rail cars, along with hundreds of smaller ones.—
Jeremy Drouin,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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And while The First Shadow features a younger version of his Stranger Things character, Modine revealed that Alex Breaux, the actor who plays Dr. Brenner in the play, did not reach out to him for tips or guidance.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Detectives urge anyone who may know the identity of the victim matching this description to contact the Nassau police homicide squad at (516) 573-7788 or submit a tip to Nassau County Crime Stoppers.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The dog should be allowed to approach the child in their own time, to sniff and explore, and parents should ensure the puppy is comfortable before allowing your child to rub them.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, the Hollywood icon — who calls Ocala, Fla., home — posted an innocent photo of his dog sniffing a Lindt rabbit wrapped in gold foil.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Moreover, the reason politicians may want to interfere in monetary policy is that low interest rates remain a potent, quick method to boost an economy.—
Ana Carolina Garriga,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Reigns returned in March to interfere in a cage match between Rollins and Punk.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The longer the trade war drags on, the more likely Washington and Beijing will find other ways to retaliate beyond economics.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Paleontologists used to wonder if some marine reptiles did the same, awkwardly dragging themselves onto beaches to lay eggs rather than birthing their young at sea like whales do.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jopling is a hitman with skull rings and a sadistic streak who does all sorts of dirty work, including engaging in some light decapitation and throwing a cat out the window before meeting an amusing end off a snowy cliff.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The other nine were all converted in more dynamic situations, either at the end of direct attacks, pure counter-attacks or quickly following ball recoveries high up the pitch.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Gleaming statement bottle aside, this smells rich and indulgent without smacking you in the face.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Essential oils: These can help your home and car smell good and mask odors.—
Joe Difazio,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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So, avoid messing things up with these simple tips for cooking delicious, juicy cheeseburgers on a propane grill.—
Joe Difazio,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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European leaders have messed it up in the last three years.—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Nose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nose. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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