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as in snouts
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity
with that nose, the baby sure looks like his father
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as in messes
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 drags
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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Noun
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Mocha mousse tips, combined with a sheer or nude base, are the definition of minimalism with a modern twist.—
Sofía Esquivel,
Glamour,
26 Dec. 2024 -
Implement these tips to build resilience, reduce stress, and secure a debt-free future.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends getting dogs used to the new sounds, smells, and interruptions that come with a newborn in the months before, and associating these things with treats and rewards.—
Rachael O'Connor,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The product lathers beautifully and smells divine.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Channel your energy into knowledge, education and updating your skills, and make your intentions crystal clear to anyone who interferes.—
Eugenia Last,
The Mercury News,
4 Oct. 2024
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Rather than offering this kind of wide but simple protection, politics interferes.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
4 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The post had been liked more than 30,000 times, and Ted has since appeared in by his owner that pokes fun at the candid video becoming an unexpected viral sensation.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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Much of Lame's content pokes fun at life hacks, which, in his view, are baloney.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Noses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noses. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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