1
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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2
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
From prank wars and mistaken identities to mischievous green slime and snoopy spies, there’s a film for every little prankster, but don’t worry!
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Helen, who has two moms, and Grace, who loves her snoopy little sister, approach things in different ways.
—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
Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Helen, who has two moms, and Grace, who loves her snoopy little sister, approach things in different ways.
—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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Next, encourage team members to be curious about different perspectives, dive into data and stories, consider multiple categories of the problem, and clarify the objectives.—
Chris Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Chargers' Jim Harbaugh gives his thoughts on controversial 'tush push' The veteran head coach currently views the Philadelphia Eagles' famed play as simply football, but is curious to see how a rule change vote goes on it.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Half of the shark detections occurred during the day, a time when beaches are typically busy with human activity.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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His eyes widen, a grin breaks out across his face, and for a second, Graham looks like a cross between a kid on Christmas morning and the world’s busiest man finally catching his breath.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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Mullin described Trump, who is notorious for casting a wide net when taking advice, as endlessly inquisitive and said their conversations take place day or night.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
13 Mar. 2025
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An inquisitive mindset facilitates open communication, accelerates innovation and nurtures a culture empowered by respect and a love of learning.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, the neighbor's dog didn't consider her digging to be nosy.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2024
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Provincial judgments and resentments peek their nosy heads out, then close their shutters again; intimacy and passive aggression babble like intersecting creeks; everyone interrupts everyone, and on they all tumble together.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Other non-native ephemerals, such as lesser celandine, are more annoying and more recent arrivals.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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If your garden consists entirely of fruit trees, however, then chickens could roam free and forage for the larvae of those bothersome fig beetles, which have become an increasingly annoying pest in recent years.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
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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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Groups who may feel targeted by Trump rhetoric and policies – trans people, in particular, may feel less safe and fear intrusive inspections and questions at the border.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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These professionals will likely ask you about your personal and financial circumstances before entering an agreement, which might seem intrusive.—
Kirk Pepi,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Snoopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoopy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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