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as in curious
interested in what is not one's own business
she feels that being snoopy is a desirable, even essential, trait in a reporter
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as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
put a fence around the yard to keep out snoopy neighbors
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Recent Examples of snoopy
Helen, who has two moms, and Grace, who loves her snoopy little sister, approach things in different ways.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2024
One thing leads to the next, which is to say the unlikely duo wind up with a dead body on their hands and a snoopy neighbor (Judith Light) to ward off.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2023
That means your web searches and browser history could give away the Christmas surprise should your snoopy relatives sneak a peak at your laptop or a joint Amazon Prime account.
—Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022
There are perfectly innocent reasons for this, like snoopy roommates or kids who always pick up your phone.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2022
Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2024
One thing leads to the next, which is to say the unlikely duo wind up with a dead body on their hands and a snoopy neighbor (Judith Light) to ward off.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2023
That means your web searches and browser history could give away the Christmas surprise should your snoopy relatives sneak a peak at your laptop or a joint Amazon Prime account.
—Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022
There are perfectly innocent reasons for this, like snoopy roommates or kids who always pick up your phone.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoopy
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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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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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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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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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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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Awards How Kathryn Hahn shifted ‘WandaVision’s’ nosy neighbor into raging villain May 18, 2021 Much like her character, Hahn has grown into her power over time.Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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But while Agatha herself has graduated from nosy neighbor to main character, Hahn still carries the part with brisk ease.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024
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His underground escape capabilities are exhausting, and his underground chomp ult to take you either miles away from the fight or directly into the rest of his team is deeply annoying.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Yet again the Fellow Aiden (8/10, WIRED Recommends) handles the annoying stuff for you, while doing things its own way.Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2023
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Heavy security is intrusive and requires CEOs to constantly adjust arrangements with their security details, experts said.Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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If all else fails, GLP-1 medications, known for their effectiveness in weight management, also work to suppress food noise by reducing cravings and intrusive food thoughts, creating a more mindful approach to food.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Snoopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoopy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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