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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
arrested for using a rod on his dogs in violation of the state's animal cruelty laws
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Recent Examples of rod
These faux linen drapes from NiceTown build on the versatility of semi-sheers with 16 color choices and both rod pocket and back tab installation options.
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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Not bad at all, but we'd be inclined to stick with something even smaller and lighter, like a ferro rod, for ultralight backcountry trips.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
This handheld vacuum cleans messes throughout your home with ease, and this knife block set includes nine different pieces, one pair of sheers, and a honing rod.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The shower rod doubled as her closet.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Not bad at all, but we'd be inclined to stick with something even smaller and lighter, like a ferro rod, for ultralight backcountry trips.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
This handheld vacuum cleans messes throughout your home with ease, and this knife block set includes nine different pieces, one pair of sheers, and a honing rod.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The shower rod doubled as her closet.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rod
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Soon after, images of Blair walking red carpets with a jeweled cane went viral, symbolizing a new kind of beauty and strength.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
10 Oct. 2025
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One older woman, sparkling in a long gown, worked the carpet before collecting her cane and a Neiman’s shopping bag from a handler.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Never use your high-beam lights.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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These lasers can produce massive amounts of light, but the beam is often unstable and difficult to control.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Soon joined by colleagues, the officer used a baton to shatter the driver’s side window before pulling an unresponsive man to safety.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The holy grail at the end of the tunnel is the idea that Burrow could return for January football intact to take the baton and make a run at a championship.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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After, guests sip nonalcoholic stress-relieving tonics together, with ingredients like ashwagandha, at the adjacent bar.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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With a variety of options available, from classic mini chocolate bars like Reese's and Snickers to the divisive candy corn, there is something for everyone.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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On Monday, the 66-year-old paramedic was on board the medevac helicopter that crashed onto freeway lanes of Highway 50 in East Sacramento.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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After ProPublica and City Cast Las Vegas published their January story, both the CEO and the chairman of the LVCVA board criticized the reporting, arguing the project is well-regulated.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rod. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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