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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
Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
So does blowing your nose make cold symptoms better or worse?
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Chris Gallagher, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
At the time, witnesses reported seeing the plane flying erratically and then nosing down.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 21 May 2024
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But nothing was on the nose, there was nothing kind of overt about it.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
So does blowing your nose make cold symptoms better or worse?
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
For years, booking a traditional moving company has meant inviting countless strangers into your home to nose through your belongings, write out itemized lists, and take inventory for each company — and that’s all just to get a quote.
—Chris Gallagher, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
At the time, witnesses reported seeing the plane flying erratically and then nosing down.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 21 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nose
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An apple was cut into segments and placed into a bowl of water, and Delilah was supposed to bob her snout in and pick out the pieces of fruit for a tasty snack.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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More than 58,000 fans follow an Instagram account that shares snapshots of 399’s life — ambling through the grass with her babies, bathing with them, emerging from hibernation with snow speckled on her snout.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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A couple pro tips from our editor, Allen Farmelo, who has bought and sold watches on eBay since 1995: Track reputable (or even just interesting) sellers.Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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She's even learned to spot the telltale signs that Leia, 11, is going on a thieving spree as the mischievous pup usually starts sniffing around the yard and then heads straight next door.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The dog feels for the door opening, jumps up inside the vehicle, sniffs for her crate and goes inside for a nap.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
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Neither the attorney general nor my office interfered nor influenced that process.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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That may be because such costs are difficult for a president to control without interfering in the free market, even as Trump hammered President Joe Biden on the issue.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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When the crime bosses checked in for their table assignments, they were arrested and dragged away so as not to tip off the next suspect.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wray said stepping down is the right thing to do for the FBI and will help avoid dragging it deeper into the fray, NPR's Ryan Lucas tells Up First.Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Controlling Morocco will complete the audacious Chinese plan: The Strait, with Morocco at its southern end, is only eight miles wide.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the surface, this could mark the end of Baddoo’s tenure with the Tigers.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Washing away dirt and grime has never smelled so expensive.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Shop Now Lush Cosmetics Chelsea Morning Perfume This fragrance smells like a butterscotch, and reminds me of mom’s homemade pancakes.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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Georgia Tech coach Brent Key quietly has turned a Yellow Jackets mess back into a solid program.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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“Nose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nose. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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