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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
John Powers, NPR, 2 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
When the New York Mets signed Bo Bichette under the noses of their rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, there was much rejoicing in Queens.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
There’s a real danger for both Galvin and Healey that Foley’s new team will show state agencies run by them have failed to ferret out fraud right under their noses.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Four national championships and 25 Final Fours allow the older coaches to thumb their noses at convention.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Since the late 1970s, victories at the bargaining table have been less frequent, and UFW leaders admit ranchers thumbed their noses during contract negotiations, daring them to strike.
—Marcos Breton, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The more poetry that could be smuggled under their noses, by whatever means, the better their skill at keeping house.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
But for those dealing with seasonal allergies, spring can bring itchy eyes and throats, runny noses and lots of sneezing.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Most Berliners — and even Buruma's own father — did their jobs, took their pleasures and preferred not to think about the evils under their noses.
—John Powers, NPR, 2 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
When the New York Mets signed Bo Bichette under the noses of their rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, there was much rejoicing in Queens.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
There’s a real danger for both Galvin and Healey that Foley’s new team will show state agencies run by them have failed to ferret out fraud right under their noses.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Four national championships and 25 Final Fours allow the older coaches to thumb their noses at convention.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Since the late 1970s, victories at the bargaining table have been less frequent, and UFW leaders admit ranchers thumbed their noses during contract negotiations, daring them to strike.
—Marcos Breton, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The more poetry that could be smuggled under their noses, by whatever means, the better their skill at keeping house.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
But for those dealing with seasonal allergies, spring can bring itchy eyes and throats, runny noses and lots of sneezing.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 20 Mar. 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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An earnings tax is a tax paid on income earned by a person, like salaries, wages, tips and investments.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Participants will learn about spring flowers such as bluebells and mayapples and get identification tips.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 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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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
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Each has a meltdown worthy of a telenovela, messes with the crime scene and hours later the police are called.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the war drags on, Americans are growing pessimistic about the economy, according to some surveys and polls.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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And in late February, just as attention began to shift away from Gaza, Israel and the United States launched a joint attack on Iran—a potentially epochal war that may end up dividing Jewish Americans no less than the Gaza war did, particularly if the conflict drags on and casualties mount.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yet the homage to Badinter proved strikingly uncontroversial, with politicians from opposite ends of the political spectrum striving to claim him as one of their own.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wyatt’s record-setting season ends at 17-8-1.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The air smells damp and jungly (in the best possible way) and is sweetened with a hint of frangipani.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The store is small, independently run and smells oh-so good.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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This Ministry frequently interferes in employers’ decisions, instigates acts of discrimination by authorities and organizations, brings weight to bear on the organs of justice and even orchestrates propaganda campaigns in the media.—
Jonny Diamond,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Noses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noses. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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