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1
as in prying
interested in what is not one's own business
nosy in-laws asking about our finances
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2
as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
a nosy coworker sat down right next to us as we were having an unmistakably private conversation
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Recent Examples of nosy
Another commented: Really just nosy, not even trying to escape.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Jenny encourages us to be nosy, which isn’t about gossip.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Politico broke the real-estate news by chatting with nosy neighbors and tracking data on the Meta CEO’s private jet.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Apr. 2025
Of course our neighbors are nosy in Charlotte.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Jenny encourages us to be nosy, which isn’t about gossip.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Politico broke the real-estate news by chatting with nosy neighbors and tracking data on the Meta CEO’s private jet.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Apr. 2025
Of course our neighbors are nosy in Charlotte.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosy
Adjective
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying -- and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.—
Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin,
oregonlive,
4 Feb. 2023
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying — and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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April Kiser, a spokesperson for Arkansas State Parks, said Memorial Day weekend is a particularly busy time for state parks.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Even though weather forecasts suggest the season may not be as busy as last year, experts said the public — especially those living near coastal areas of Florida and the United States — should remain vigilant.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Through the inquisitive narration provided by Tom Hanks.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Space exploration, time travel, talking cats and inquisitive robots all make up the various stories of the first three season.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Inside the big canvas structure, visitors find giant hares — that’s a rabbit — lizards, bantam chickens, chinchillas and hedgehogs, many of which are being seen for the first time by curious children.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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Here are the key characters your family will get to know in the first season: Lily Pak High-energy, curious and eager, Lily is an independent 11-year-old who longs to carve out her place in the world.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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“Nosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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