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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
This permits us scientists to reliably pull fiber from the preform rod that already has the core and clad built into it.
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John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
But the show instantly makes a rod for its own back by waiting until Episode 3 to turn its hero into the Count and get all the treasure-hunting, high society-infiltrating, and Machiavellian scheming underway.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Use a honing rod between sharpens.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Tie-top curtains attach to the rod with fabric ties that are knotted or bowed at the top, giving them a relaxed, decorative look.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
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John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
But the show instantly makes a rod for its own back by waiting until Episode 3 to turn its hero into the Count and get all the treasure-hunting, high society-infiltrating, and Machiavellian scheming underway.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Use a honing rod between sharpens.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Tie-top curtains attach to the rod with fabric ties that are knotted or bowed at the top, giving them a relaxed, decorative look.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rod
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The state regulates 132 dams across Hawaii, most of them built as part of irrigation systems for the sugar cane industry, according to a 2019 infrastructure report by the American Society of Civil Engineers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Alberto Rodríguez, 73, limped with a cane down a deserted industrial street.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Particle accelerators like the LHC typically work by firing beams of particles at nearly the speed of light and smashing them together.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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It can be anchored to any door, rafter, or beam in seconds and safely supports up to 700 pounds.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Good morning, Alexei Oreskovic here, taking the baton back from features editor Matt Heimer, who graciously filled in for me these last couple of days.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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San Diego Symphony musicians will perform the opera’s score under the baton of conductor Louis Lohraseb, who is making his company debut.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Some Brookhill attractions include Inner Peaks Climbing Center, an indoor rock-climbing facility, Puttery, an indoor mini-golf bar for adults and bars such as Pins Mechanical, a social spot with a retro arcade and other games.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Dandelion, the property’s restaurant and bar, is inspired by cozy aprés-ski bars, its hearth and warm corners designed to offer shelter and retreat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Current board members Kay Coen and Jeff Siems, who is also the school board vice president, are not running for re-election.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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This vibrating board activates rapid muscle contractions throughout your body to help improve circulation, balance and mobility.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rod. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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