nebs

plural of neb
1
as in mouths
the jaws of a bird together with their hornlike covering the cardinal has a black face and a noticeable bright red neb

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as in noses
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity with her round glasses perched on her small neb, the librarian certainly presents an owlish appearance

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Noun
  • Holmes is one of those smile-talkers—people who grin as words pour out of their mouths.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Using a sharp paring knife, carve eyes and mouths into each beet.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Colds and allergies have similar symptoms like sneezing, runny noses and watery eyes, which is why they can both be treated by a histamine-blocking medication that can help dry up your sinuses.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Machado, Daniela and Julia, Lew said, all had white foamy fluid coming out of their mouths and noses.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Yet before the crows could be digitally designed, they were sculpted, and the character department built different parts of the crow — feathers, beaks, eyes and feet — to be scanned.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The forest echoes with the calls of seabirds, like red-footed boobies, large birds with bright blue beaks and signature red feet.
    — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The species is distinguished by relatively large ears and broad snouts covered with fine hairs.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Halligan said breeds with short snouts like Bulldogs, Bullmastiffs and Pekingese pups are at greater risk, so are overweight animals and dogs with dark fur.
    — Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But those inputs and energy bills are not the only factors impacting shoe prices.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • However, bankruptcy can result from many circumstances, including job loss, medical bills or other unexpected expenses.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Importantly, this isn't four nozzles printing simultaneously.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Drink machine nozzles had an accumulation of organic buildup.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Nebs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nebs. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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