nosed

(verb) search or inquire in a meddlesome way. Synonyms: intrude, horn in, pry, nose, poke. Example: "This guy is always nosing around the office."

(verb) advance the forward part of with caution. Synonyms: nose. Example: "She nosed the car into the left lane."

(verb) catch the scent of; get wind of. Synonyms: scent, nose, wind. Example: "The dog nosed out the drugs."

(verb) push or move with the nose. Synonyms: nose.

(verb) rub noses. Synonyms: nuzzle, nose.

(verb) defeat by a narrow margin. Synonyms: nose.

(adj) having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind. Synonyms: nosed (vs. noseless).