nosing
Definitions
Verb
- Search or inquire in a meddlesome way
- Advance the forward part of with caution
- Catch the scent of; get wind of
- Push or move with the nose
- Rub noses
- Defeat by a narrow margin
Fragment
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "nosing".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | diagnosing | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | nosing | 2 | 1 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "nosing".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | nothing | 2 | 411 |
| 2 | entering | 3 | 24 |
| 3 | enjoying | 3 | 17 |
| 4 | noting | 2 | 17 |
| 5 | nursing | 2 | 17 |
| 6 | answering | 3 | 14 |
| 7 | nearing | 2 | 12 |
| 8 | nagging | 2 | 9 |
| 9 | snapping | 2 | 9 |
| 10 | nodding | 2 | 7 |
| 11 | snelling | 2 | 7 |
| 12 | snoring | 2 | 6 |
| 13 | kneeling | 2 | 5 |
| 14 | knocking | 2 | 5 |
| 15 | needing | 2 | 5 |
| 16 | ensuing | 3 | 4 |
| 17 | naming | 2 | 4 |
| 18 | gnashing | 2 | 2 |
| 19 | numbing | 2 | 2 |
| 20 | sneaking | 2 | 2 |
| 21 | sniffing | 2 | 2 |
| 22 | undoing | 3 | 2 |
| 23 | incurring | 3 | 1 |
| 24 | injuring | 3 | 1 |
| 25 | knitting | 2 | 1 |
| 26 | nailing | 2 | 1 |
| 27 | napping | 2 | 1 |
| 28 | netting | 2 | 1 |
| 29 | nudging | 2 | 1 |
| 30 | snatching | 2 | 1 |
| 31 | sneering | 2 | 1 |
| 32 | sneezing | 2 | 1 |
| 33 | sniping | 2 | 1 |
| 34 | snooping | 2 | 1 |
| 35 | snubbing | 2 | 1 |
| 36 | undying | 3 | 1 |
| 37 | unknowing | 3 | 1 |
| 38 | unnerving | 3 | 1 |
| 39 | annealing | 3 | 0 |
| 40 | endowing | 3 | 0 |
| 41 | enneking | 3 | 0 |
| 42 | inferring | 3 | 0 |
| 43 | kneading | 2 | 0 |
| 44 | knifing | 2 | 0 |
| 45 | nabbing | 2 | 0 |
| 46 | nading | 2 | 0 |
| 47 | nehring | 2 | 0 |
| 48 | nipping | 2 | 0 |
| 49 | nowling | 2 | 0 |
| 50 | nutting | 2 | 0 |
| 51 | ongoing | 3 | 0 |
| 52 | snacking | 2 | 0 |
| 53 | snagging | 2 | 0 |
| 54 | snaking | 2 | 0 |
| 55 | snaring | 2 | 0 |
| 56 | snitching | 2 | 0 |
| 57 | snoozing | 2 | 0 |
| 58 | snuffing | 2 | 0 |
| 59 | snugging | 2 | 0 |
| 60 | unearthing | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "nosing".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sing | 1 | 34 |
| 2 | losing | 2 | 28 |
| 3 | noting | 2 | 17 |
| 4 | sensing | 2 | 8 |
| 5 | rousing | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | snoring | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | tossing | 2 | 5 |
| 8 | snowing | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | posing | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | undoing | 3 | 2 |
| 11 | endorsing | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | enclosing | 3 | 1 |
| 13 | rosing | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | osting | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | hosing | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ensing | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | dosing | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | nofsinger | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | ning | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | sansing | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "nosing" in a sentence.
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|---|
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "nosing" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "nosing" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "nosing".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 6
Fragments: 2
Sound Alikes: 60
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
With Aaron Rodgers undecided, Steelers are "nosing around" the quarterback market
Mar 10, 2026 NBC Sports
Mar 10, 2026 NBC Sports
Steelers 'Nosing Around Contingency Plans' At Quarterback As They Wait For Final Word From Aaron Rodgers
Mar 10, 2026 NFLTradeRumors.co
Mar 10, 2026 NFLTradeRumors.co
Trump’s Cabinet Meeting Goes Full ‘North Korea’ With Presidential Brown Nosing
Aug 26, 2025 The Daily Beast
Aug 26, 2025 The Daily Beast