as in to bob
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 nod
Adam England, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
The film is titled Half The World Away, a nod to the Oasis song that served as The Royle Family‘s theme tune.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
The boy presenter nods agreeably.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
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Verb
As a special nod to Gibbs, her denim skirt featured the number 26, a reference to Gibbs' jersey.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
The film is titled Half The World Away, a nod to the Oasis song that served as The Royle Family‘s theme tune.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
The collection nods to Gucci’s iconic ‘90s era, with dramatic outerwear, oversized aviator sunglasses, and a sense of high-octane glamour that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking.
—Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
The boy presenter nods agreeably.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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His head began bobbing to an imagined beat.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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In a video Trump posted to a social media, a small boat can be seen bobbing the water before being struck, resulting in a cloud of black smoke.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Construction could last about four months in 2027 and about a month in 2028, depending on permit approval, Moreno wrote in an email.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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With final approval, the district will now form a seven-member architectural review committee that will be charged with devising design review guidelines for the area.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By springtime, the lingering sight of the giant artificial tree — still decked out in blinking lights and a red bow — was drawing attention on social media and causing concern for the mall's future.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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This polished blouse comes in six neutral colors and has a feminine tie at the neckline; tie it in a bow or leave the ribbons loose.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, and give it a long hard shake, 10 to 12 seconds, before straining either up into a coupe or over fresh ice in a rocks glass.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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Over the past decade, In-N-Out has phased out some artificial dyes, flavors and ingredients within its beverages, shakes and condiments.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The ground is sinking because of excessive groundwater pumping in the San Simon Valley, an area with a long agricultural history and a recent boom in nut production.—
Clara Migoya,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the support — from family members, colleagues and the fire service community — has remained constant.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said the company cut 4,000 customer support jobs this year due to efficiency gains directly linked to AI technology.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Homicide numbers in Kansas City have been consistently high over the past nine years though there were dips in 2018, 2021 and 2024, according to annual reports for the Kansas City Police Department and numbers The Star tracks.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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Its Everything Greens Dip, a take on traditional spinach dip, is instead made with collard greens and kale.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, the full-body wiggle could help shake out the tension in your back, get your blood flowing, and decompress things a bit.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
12 Sep. 2025
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Spill out of the Louvre into the 69-acre Tuileries Garden to work out some post-museum wiggles.—
Elissa Garay,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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