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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, 21 Mar. 2025
The end result was a physical prop capable of 150 different movements, including extending his neck even longer, furrowing his brow, and wrinkling his nose.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Saudi Crown held the lead all the way up the backstretch, with Ortiz slyly nosing White Abarrio from fifth to fourth, and in a lane just outside the group just off Saudi Crown.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 25 Jan. 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, 21 Mar. 2025
The end result was a physical prop capable of 150 different movements, including extending his neck even longer, furrowing his brow, and wrinkling his nose.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Mattel said net income of $141 million dipped by $6 million on revenue that nosed up 2% to $1.65 billion, beating estimates for the quarter and offering a higher than expected full-year forecast that pushed the stock higher.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Saudi Crown held the lead all the way up the backstretch, with Ortiz slyly nosing White Abarrio from fifth to fourth, and in a lane just outside the group just off Saudi Crown.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nose
Noun
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Its blunt snout extends nearly 30% of its disc width, while its tail (which tapers smoothly) can grow to more than twice the size of its body!—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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This alfresco version brings minimal disruption to the coupé’s slinky silhouette, whose shapely snout is accentuated by the cabin’s surprisingly close proximity to the rear axle.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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This set includes needle tips and cables of different sizes, allowing knitters to customize their tools for specific patterns, plus yarn, accessories and a stylish case to store it in – all for less than $30.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Fey and Forte play a couple who have to sniff out which of their other married pals are on the brink of divorce across four vacations.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
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At two months old, he's splayed across her body, fast asleep, while other lambs walk over to sniff the lamb and human, as though wondering what's going on.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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That approach works better, interfering less with the maestro’s performance(s), while sleight of hand allows the actor to appear opposite himself in a handful of scenes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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That complaint, in reference to electioneering and interfering in the polls, was lodged against Martin Sorice for wearing clothing supporting then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at an early voting Schererville site last fall.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched an attack on Israel, killing about 1,200 people and dragging hundreds more back to Gaza as hostages.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The man was convicted of dragging the girl into an alley on Glenwood Road near E. 38th St. in East Flatbush, Brooklyn and attacking her, cops said.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Trump ordered end of program on first day in office The revocation of the status is part of President Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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This is part of the Jimmy Butler effect, as the Heat had the league’s eight-highest free-throw attempt rate this season through the end of 2024 when Butler was still on the roster.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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More inspiring still is to be tucked low in the wraparound-leather cockpit and savoring the sounds, smells, and sensations of driving a Lamborghini legend.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Want to feel your movie seat move, get pelted by wind and snow or even smell a certain scent?—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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Trade professionals and home improvement DIYers often buy heavy-duty handheld vacuums to clean job site messes like sawdust, drywall dust or wood shavings.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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That messed me up, that messed my friends up, messed my whole family up.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Nose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nose. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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