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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
Post-credits songs are a lightning-rod topic among Academy members.
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Shoppers can find deals on fishing equipment, including rods, reels, and tackle bags.
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Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 June 2026
Traditional reactors use solid uranium fuel rods cooled by water under high pressure.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
The researchers used a thin layer of honey to attach ultrasonic transmitters and sensors to the ends of the rods.
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IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Shoppers can find deals on fishing equipment, including rods, reels, and tackle bags.
—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 June 2026
Traditional reactors use solid uranium fuel rods cooled by water under high pressure.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
The researchers used a thin layer of honey to attach ultrasonic transmitters and sensors to the ends of the rods.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rod
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rod
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Jung, who is going into his senior year of high school, said SmartBlink can detect pedestrians using wheelchairs, crutches or canes, too.
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An individual bush can grow up to 15 feet high and 40 feet long, with thick stems, also known as canes, marked by sharp, hooked thorns.
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Ohashi competed on the balance beam and floor exercise at Saturday’s competition, beginning her effort on beam.
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.
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Alite provided loans at exorbitant rates before threatening violence to collect on them, authorities said, citing the discovery in his home of metal knuckles, an expandable baton, six baseball bats and about two dozen knives, including switchblades.
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Officers can use voice commands, and if those don’t work options include pepper spray, a baton, a TASER or fire extinguisher, though some are more difficult to use on a fast-moving animal, the directive says.
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Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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The invading army of World Cup tourists love our hospitality, barbeque, ranch dressing, bars, superstores, fast food and our all-around coolness.
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Commonly enjoyed in sandwiches or alongside soups, salads, pasta dishes, breakfast eggs and charcuterie boards, sourdough has become a staple for many.
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Unlike regular county buses, these require a match ticket to board.
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“Rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rod. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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