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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
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Camarena’s attention to detail results in a lively spirit that noses soulfully with white pepper and fresh citrus zest.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Aniston told Diane Sawyer in a 2004 interview that her mother told her as a child that her eyes were too close together and her nose was too big.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Verb
Elliott has always had a penchant for nosing talent at the start (see: Tweet, Nicole Wray, Lil’ Mo).
—Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Camarena’s attention to detail results in a lively spirit that noses soulfully with white pepper and fresh citrus zest.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nose
Noun
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Behind them were strobe lights and a striking LED screen backdrop splayed with lyrics and images of animated alligators shooting lasers from their snouts.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Keller noted that some airlines won't allow dogs with short snouts such as French Bulldogs to fly at all because of the stress that could put on the dog's ability to breathe.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Send ideas and tips to [email protected].—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Best Dressed Vogue Daily newsletter Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, every day.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 July 2025
Verb
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At first, the dog opened her eyes and then instantly started to sniff the air to understand what was going on.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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No flashy business builders, just emotionally intelligent people who can sniff out bad advisors, build real teams, and create an environment of trust.—
Jerry R. Sneed,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Nevertheless, the Obama administration ordered a new intelligence assessment claiming that Russia had interfered in the election to aid then-candidate Donald Trump.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Russia attempted to interfere in the 2016 presidential election in favor of Trump, according to former Special Counsel Robert Mueller's 2019 final report and a 2020 bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee assessment.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Pitmaster Roy Perez ceremoniously dragged a metal tub of hot coals up Commerce Street to transfer the fire from the old pits to the new ones.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Charlie's sudden, grotesque exit becomes the catalyst for the rest of the film, dragging her family down a relentless tailspin of grief (and ancestral demons).—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Wakefern is offering two for $9 through July 20, followed by two for $10 deals through the end of July.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
21 July 2025
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Poll Dance: Pat Riley // Panthers celebrate as 1 of 4 South Florida sports dynasties -- with no end near // Champions!—
Greg Cote
July 20,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Your laundry room will smell a bit like ozone (think of how the air smells after a thunderstorm) but that's the only indicator that anything is different.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Court documents said Royster’s breath smelled strongly of alcohol.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 July 2025
Verb
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But this one was so good, so short, even Lisa couldn’t mess it up.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 July 2025
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But the bone-dry cabin air and the altitude can really mess things up.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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“Nose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nose. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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