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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
Helen, who has two moms, and Grace, who loves her snoopy little sister, approach things in different ways.
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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
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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His attempts to find the hotel’s exit only pull him deeper inside, entangling him further with the hotel and its curious inhabitants.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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There’s simply no other platform that converts curious passersby to diehards so well.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
17 Jan. 2025
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This year will also be another busy summer of soccer.—
Melanie Anzidei,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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So far, the restaurants have been busy, Tanha said, adding that the brand’s hope is to lure locals as well as tourists.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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The principal investigators and students were smart and inquisitive, their labs had expertise in building things, and everyone was genuinely curious about the experiments being designed and performed.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Nov. 2024
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Max is frantic and inquisitive, peppering Avery with questions and clinically presenting the possible scenarios; Tristan remains calm and collected, downplaying the situation while expressing aloof support.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
21 Nov. 2024
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Top Ten Loudest States in The U.S. New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania Florida Rhode Island Delaware Maryland Illinois Colorado Connecticut New England states appeared to be the loudest as a region, accounting for six out of the ten nosiest on the list.—
Stephan Pechdimaldji,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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That, however, does little to dissuade nosy friends and family members from firing off intrusive questions.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
20 Nov. 2024
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This is a book that is charming, intelligent and occasionally annoying.—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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This change is particularly annoying since the multiplayer structure hasn't been notably improved since payment was required.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Jan. 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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Lowering the boom on a local school board for failing to adhere to intrusive progressive mandates that are contrary to the best interest of its students would not be a good look for someone wishing to be president.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2025
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That puts a heavy burden on sound designers P.K. Hooker and Will Files, whose intrusive mix of creepy noises is often indistinguishable from Benjamin Wallfisch’s discordant score.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Snoopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoopy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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