as in coward
a person without strength of character
the congresswoman is but a reed who bends whichever way the political winds are blowing
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Recent Examples of reed
The pit band has the two keyboards, violin, reeds and brass that are customary for Broadway tours.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
Use reed diffusers or room sprays to keep your bathroom smelling fresh without constant cleaning.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
Since mom already has the candle version, gift her the matching reed diffuser to have her fave scent coursing through her space on a regular basis.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
On the Peruvian side, travelers can visit the Uros floating islands, the artificial islets woven from totora reeds and home to communities that have lived here for centuries, then settle into a rustic homestay at Amantaní for a quieter look at life on the lake.
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Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
Use reed diffusers or room sprays to keep your bathroom smelling fresh without constant cleaning.
—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
Since mom already has the candle version, gift her the matching reed diffuser to have her fave scent coursing through her space on a regular basis.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
On the Peruvian side, travelers can visit the Uros floating islands, the artificial islets woven from totora reeds and home to communities that have lived here for centuries, then settle into a rustic homestay at Amantaní for a quieter look at life on the lake.
—
Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reed
Noun
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That’s the sign of a true coward.
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Fishback showed up at a Donalds campaign event in Lake City on Saturday with a bunch of supporters, shouting through a bullhorn that Donalds was a coward for not debating him and telling him to go back to New York, a reference to Donalds’ childhood in Brooklyn.
Noun
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Some organisms are subjected to passive locomotion, carried by water or air (jellyfish, spiders), while many parasites (from ticks to hookworms) ride on or inside other animals.
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However, it's thought that jellyfish remain in the region, and Amelia's mom wants to get the message out there.
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According to Hackett, a standard-sized doormat isn't the best option for most entryways.
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Ono’s transgressive instincts are evident early on in the exhibition, with Painting to be Stepped On (1960), which, true to its name, is a piece of canvas spread on the floor like a doormat.
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There are also quiet-click primary buttons and the mouse is powered by a rechargeable 500mAh battery capable of delivering up to 200 days of use on a single charge, depending on usage patterns.
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Elephants get two hours per day, while mouse lemurs spend more than 15 hours in shut-eye.
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Other animals that have been infested include sheep, goats and a dog.
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The 30 x 5-minute episode show sees Bitzer the sheep dog tasked with getting Timmy and his two best friends, Yabba and Apricot, to Mossy Bottom School safe and on time each morning against the odds, with the group regularly side-tracked on route.
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“Reed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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