as in bobbed
to make short up-and-down movements
though she couldn't see the rain, she knew it had started because she could see the flowers nod as raindrops hit them
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Recent Examples of nodded
Michelle followed his gaze and nodded.
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Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Princess Märtha Louise pulled on Durek's lavender t-shirt and shook her head, while the American shaman also nodded no.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Amal Clooney Amal Clooney nodded to sponsor Versace in an Atelier design from the Italian luxury fashion house.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas nodded at this arrangement in a statement to The Star that emphasized the major role statewide Republican officials play in overseeing the city’s police.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Another parent nodded to the great value from the reasonable price and hours of entertainment.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Aroldis Chapman nodded at his catcher and steadied his body.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Miu Miu leaned into tradition, rendering argyle in a restrained palette that nodded to its country club roots.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
The rest of the team nodded solemnly.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Princess Märtha Louise pulled on Durek's lavender t-shirt and shook her head, while the American shaman also nodded no.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Amal Clooney Amal Clooney nodded to sponsor Versace in an Atelier design from the Italian luxury fashion house.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas nodded at this arrangement in a statement to The Star that emphasized the major role statewide Republican officials play in overseeing the city’s police.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Another parent nodded to the great value from the reasonable price and hours of entertainment.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Aroldis Chapman nodded at his catcher and steadied his body.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Miu Miu leaned into tradition, rendering argyle in a restrained palette that nodded to its country club roots.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
The rest of the team nodded solemnly.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodded
Verb
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Bill was ready when the bear’s head bobbed up the third time.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Behind your curious browsing is one bobbed and bleary-eyed writer searching for the best October Prime Day deals with a ferocity known only to coupon-cutters.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The losses shook investors’ confidence in Milei’s ability to see through his economic reforms.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The unit shook off the penalties and miscues to contain a talented Oklahoma defensive line.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fans responded to the question with a massive roar as Mumford pumped his fist in the air.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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There was always, during cloud hype, a sense that brakes were getting pumped.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Travis jerked open the door and slid on his butt down a wing that was on fire.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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The president starts out by making a visit to Liberty Arena to play basketball with some school children, then gets jerked away when the crisis happens.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Nodded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodded. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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