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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
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
Then, surprisingly, the butterfly took a break and landed on the tip of his nose.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Saudi Crown held the lead all the way up the backstretch, with Ortiz slyly nosing White Abarrio from fifth to fourth, and in a lane just outside the group just off Saudi Crown.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Measles is highly contagious and can cause a high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, tiny white spots inside the mouth and a rash, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
Then, surprisingly, the butterfly took a break and landed on the tip of his nose.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Mattel said net income of $141 million dipped by $6 million on revenue that nosed up 2% to $1.65 billion, beating estimates for the quarter and offering a higher than expected full-year forecast that pushed the stock higher.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Saudi Crown held the lead all the way up the backstretch, with Ortiz slyly nosing White Abarrio from fifth to fourth, and in a lane just outside the group just off Saudi Crown.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nose
Noun
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He’s got two pensions and he’s still got his snout buried in the trough on your payroll.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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The trapper tagged the croc, and took a blood specimen from near the animal’s snout.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Here are a few tips to support your digestive health:23 Watch your diet: Avoid spicy, high-fat, and acidic foods.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on Twitter @asabes10.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bring your dog to sniff out eggs filled with treats!—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Also, sniff for lychee, pistachio, bergamot, and Turkish rose.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside Online,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That approach works better, interfering less with the maestro’s performance(s), while sleight of hand allows the actor to appear opposite himself in a handful of scenes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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That complaint, in reference to electioneering and interfering in the polls, was lodged against Martin Sorice for wearing clothing supporting then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at an early voting Schererville site last fall.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The average is dragged lower by the three most recent economic contractions, which were all atypical.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Watkins combines that with intelligent runs in behind, dragging defenders with him.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the dad is wheeled away for treatment, their son is taken to wait in the employee break room until the end of his mom’s shift.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the end, Paris learns there's more to her than just her crown.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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More inspiring still is to be tucked low in the wraparound-leather cockpit and savoring the sounds, smells, and sensations of driving a Lamborghini legend.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Want to feel your movie seat move, get pelted by wind and snow or even smell a certain scent?—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Trade professionals and home improvement DIYers often buy heavy-duty handheld vacuums to clean job site messes like sawdust, drywall dust or wood shavings.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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That messed me up, that messed my friends up, messed my whole family up.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Nose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nose. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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