NOSES OUT Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

noses out

verb

present tense third-person singular of nose out

as in finds

to come upon after searching, study, or effort independent investigators eventually nosed out proof of White House wrongdoing

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Recent Examples of noses out Fleur and Caroline put innumerable noses out of joint on their paths to creative and intellectual fulfillment; lovers become dejected, friendships are left to go cold, and each woman’s devotion to her work is viewed with resentment and suspicion. — Literary Hub, 9 June 2026

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If the judge finds there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial, Robinson will be arraigned and enter pleas.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
David Andrew Morton as Lank Hawkins finds humor in the character’s unabashed anger.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026

Definition of finds

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Sensors read a physiological signal, feed it back in real time, and the user learns to nudge it in a calmer direction.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Junior talent now learns strategy earlier while AI handles repetitive production, giving humans more space for taste, storytelling and relationships.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of learns

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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Despite the hotel being burned to the ground, Enola discovers both a war medal and a friend — Mikiel Mizzi (Azzopardi).

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of discovers

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Video shared by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele reportedly showed the moment a Salvadorian rescuer locates a woman, identified as Belkys Barreto, trapped under rubble in Caraballeda, and reassures her that help is near.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
It's sturdily built, quick to set up and automatically locates night sky targets and provides crisp, clear views of them.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of locates

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The logic runs down the rest of the stack too, to the companies that supply the chips, the networking, and the electricity, the layers that get paid first when capacity is the thing in short supply.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
With these two nations, expect a physical, fiery battle packed with relentless runs down both wings.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026

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