Thesaurus results for NOZZLES

nozzles

noun

plural of nozzle, slang

as in noses

the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity in this classic film noir, a private eye gets his nozzle sliced when he starts poking it into places where it's not welcome

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Recent Examples of nozzles Importantly, this isn't four nozzles printing simultaneously. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 Drink machine nozzles had an accumulation of organic buildup. — Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026 Initially gloopy in texture, this paste can be extruded through 3D-printer nozzles to form complex structures. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026 These include propellant tanks, engine nozzles, nose cones, thermal payload fairings and advanced deployable solar arrays. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Charging stations are plentiful The availability of charging stations plays a huge role in how fast people buy electric vehicles, and California now boasts more EV chargers than gasoline nozzles, according to the state Energy Commission. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 There was also an observed buildup around the nozzles on the backsplash portion of the juice dispenser. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 The cappuccino machine was dirty and had built up residue on its dispenser nozzles. — Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The water, which goes through a multistage filter, has to be regularly flushed out to remain hygienic; the scent dispensers need to be refilled; and the spray nozzles need to be unclogged. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

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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

Definition of noses

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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

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