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
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The secretary nodded to the incoming group of CDC leaders during one congressional hearing Thursday.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Wedgewood got the nod in net over Mackenzie Blackwood after leading the league in goals-against average and save percentage.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Herb, Planter, Grass Seed, and Rose are all nods to the Garden Center’s usual inventory, while Pallet and Lowe honor the store’s infrastructure and name directly.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The secretary nodded to the incoming group of CDC leaders during one congressional hearing Thursday.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Lockwood’s nod to Wallace’s athleticism isn’t lip service, of course.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Wedgewood got the nod in net over Mackenzie Blackwood after leading the league in goals-against average and save percentage.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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Draped across a sumptuous velvet chaise longue within the art deco splendour of Eltham Palace, Susie Cave is moonlighting as a fabulous Biba-bobbed lady of the manor.—
Alice Newbold,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2026
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What was a human being a second before is now a head bobbing among the waves as the vessel moves quickly away.—
David Szondy
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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White House officials are confident Warsh ultimately will meet the approval of the committee, where Republicans hold a 12-10 advantage.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps more significantly, Graham King, the producer, needed approval for the music from the Jackson estate, effectively giving it veto power over the project.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gabbana, 63, took his customary bow at the fashion house's last runway show in February, flanked by Dolce, with the designers' longtime muse pop superstar Madonna, as a front-row guest.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The free platform’s flagship channel, Samsung TV Network, will debut the episode simultaneously with the linear TV bow and the streaming premiere on subscription streaming outlet AMC+.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The ice cream chain is launching a new limited-time Fruity Pebbles shake.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The cafe opened in 2025 with barbari bread and lavash wrap sandwiches, tahini-date shakes and chai lattes, plus a full slate of events aimed at uplifting the local Persian community.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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,
11 Apr. 2026
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On the streets, large crowds representing the country’s hard-line factions have rallied daily in support of the regime and against any agreement with Washington that would place Iran in a position of defeat.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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And there is talk about subsequent budget reconciliation bills before the end of this Congress, which could provide additional opportunities for Republicans to pursue tax and spending priorities that otherwise are unlikely to garner Democratic support.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Expect a dip in humidity by Monday afternoon, which will help temperatures rise, along with southwest winds.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Only Rivian, Audi and Land Rover saw bigger dips.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And there was-- there was a wiggle.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each robot performs a tiny wiggle pattern to report information like temperature.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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