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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
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
Begin by creating an awkward distance between nose and glass (an inch or two is good) and then go for a series of little gentle sniffs, thus warming up your nose.
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
The plane went down, apparently nose first, about 14 miles northwest of Miami International.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
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Noun
The color on her lips wasn’t completely dissimilar to the shimmer on her lids and under her eyes; only the shadow above her nose was tinged with dusty brown and specks of amber.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
Begin by creating an awkward distance between nose and glass (an inch or two is good) and then go for a series of little gentle sniffs, thus warming up your nose.
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
At Experiences, revenue nosed up 3% to $9.4 billion with profit flat at $3.1 billion.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
The plane went down, apparently nose first, about 14 miles northwest of Miami International.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nose
Noun
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Behind them were strobe lights and a striking LED screen backdrop splayed with lyrics and images of animated alligators shooting lasers from their snouts.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Keller noted that some airlines won't allow dogs with short snouts such as French Bulldogs to fly at all because of the stress that could put on the dog's ability to breathe.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The results included a step-by-step guide for hospital leaders to improve systems to support their employees, as well as tips and suggested language for leaders to discuss well-being and for workers to advocate for better policies.—
Aneri Pattani,
CBS News,
8 July 2025
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This advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Protect yourself during a heat wave with these tips from the NWS Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Toronto’s starting catcher regressed to normalcy, hitting .251 in 2023 and 2024, not sniffing double-digit homers or an above-average OPS.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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After the participants sniffed the odor pens, the researchers showed them pictures that corresponded to each one.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Analysts also see Trump’s attempt to interfere in the country’s domestic affairs as a potential backfire for Bolsonaro during his trial and a push for Lula, whose reelection bid was facing unpopularity headwinds this year.—
Mauricio Savarese,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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May's character was completely devoted to Storm, often interfering in her matches and mimicking her every move.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The plucky little superdog drags Superman to the Fortress of Solitude, where he is treated by a posse of robots.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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That’s good for everyone, even expat journalists dragging their kids along to cover a new story.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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At one end of the barbell, size will remain an advantage, enabling the next generation of experiences, AI enhancements, and operational leverage.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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All the shows in the video are premiering between July 11 (the date for Zombies 4) and the end of the year.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Today, her Los Angeles apartment smells like chocolate chips and oatmeal.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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When he was taken into custody, cops smelled alcohol on his breath, prosecutors said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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But the bone-dry cabin air and the altitude can really mess things up.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Trim overhanging limbs and relocate furniture to avoid popular bird perches that drop messes onto your patio.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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“Nose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nose. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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