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as in prying
interested in what is not one's own business
nosy in-laws asking about our finances
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2
as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
a nosy coworker sat down right next to us as we were having an unmistakably private conversation
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Recent Examples of nosy
Disguised as Wanda Maximoff's (Elizabeth Olsen) nosy neighbor, Agatha used the Darkhold, a powerful magical tome, to steal Wanda’s powers as the Scarlet Witch.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Wanda also uses her power to wipe Agatha’s mind in order to live out her life in Westview as the nosy neighbor Agnes.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
That is, except for P.J. Byrne and Brooke Dillman as a couple of nosy neighbors, who manage to steal a whole scene out from under Murray and Davidson.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2024
Marvel initially announced the actress in the role of Agnes, a nosy neighbor-like figure in the town of Westview, but fans were convinced her true identity was Agatha Harkness, a powerful witch who has a long history with the Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff in the comics.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Wanda also uses her power to wipe Agatha’s mind in order to live out her life in Westview as the nosy neighbor Agnes.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
That is, except for P.J. Byrne and Brooke Dillman as a couple of nosy neighbors, who manage to steal a whole scene out from under Murray and Davidson.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2024
Marvel initially announced the actress in the role of Agnes, a nosy neighbor-like figure in the town of Westview, but fans were convinced her true identity was Agatha Harkness, a powerful witch who has a long history with the Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff in the comics.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosy
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying — and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2023
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying -- and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin, oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2023
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After a slow and frustrating start to the week missing out on Juan Soto and Fried, the Red Sox were busy on Wednesday.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The park has been gradually reopening since July 2022, and weekends are busy enough that rangers urge visitors to make parking reservations at least a day ahead (details below).Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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These black panels completely cover all of the SUV's windows from the inside, blocking sunlight and the prying eyes of inquisitive fellow campers.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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Timothée Chalamet slouches through the movie with inquisitive, appraising eyes.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
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Usually people get curious and ask — sometimes in the form of a contract — to see cuts, which for me, as a journalist, is problematic.Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Here, tech must withstand ever-changing conditions, from fluctuating temperatures to rain and snowfall, and even curious creatures, such as mice.Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Nosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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