noses 1 of 2

plural of nose
1
as in snouts
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity with that nose, the baby sure looks like his father

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2
as in tips
the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow bent the wire around the nose of the pliers

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noses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of nose

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Noun
  • Experts offered other tips, like tidying your living space, getting plenty of sleep, and being physically active.
    Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Experts offered other tips, like tidying your living space, getting plenty of sleep, and being physically active.
    Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends getting dogs used to the new sounds, smells, and interruptions that come with a newborn in the months before, and associating these things with treats and rewards.
    Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The product lathers beautifully and smells divine.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Rather than offering this kind of wide but simple protection, politics interferes.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Channel your energy into knowledge, education and updating your skills, and make your intentions crystal clear to anyone who interferes.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • On a damp and chilly day in mid-November, Ryan Hall pokes his nose into Sanders’ office to say hello.
    Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
  • This cute sweatshirt pokes fun at the sport’s quirky name with a watercolor print of two pickles playing pickleball.
    Cai Cramer, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Noses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noses. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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