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
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Earlier this month, Boone also nodded to Earle in a TikTok post, tagging her in the caption of a TikTok video of him lip-syncing the lyrics to the song while wearing a skin-tight black lace dress.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
Imanaga will get the nod against the Mets on Monday.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Verb
Architect Hugo Toro’s design is best described as neo-Pullman, clearly nodding to the brand’s trains with Art Deco–style mirrors and deep, rich colors.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Earlier this month, Boone also nodded to Earle in a TikTok post, tagging her in the caption of a TikTok video of him lip-syncing the lyrics to the song while wearing a skin-tight black lace dress.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Noun
In a nod to the maestro for which the dish is named, Bottura says that pairing with Sauternes is like composing music.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
Imanaga will get the nod against the Mets on Monday.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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Fascinators — those bobbing bundles often of feathers, flowers and netting perched off-center of the wearer’s head — are banned here.
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Producers like Shungu, QThree, Mike Shabb, and Elsesser himself let their legato phrases repeat ad infinitum, gently bobbing like a dinghy in agitated waters.
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Housing construction would follow as projects receive approvals.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
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In Txuiri village, children play with bows and arrows near a Protestant church.
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The blush-pink colorway and delicate bow feel feminine without veering overly precious, while the sporty sole lends a casual touch.
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Despite the growth of bars, ready-to-drink shakes and high-protein foods, protein powder remains the dominant format in this category.
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In the lobby, there are grab-and-go health bowls in refrigerated vending machines, and the Refuel Bar has an impressive smoothie and shake menu.
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.
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Martín Pérez was on the mound for the home team, a soft-tossing veteran lefty who was pumping in 89-mph sinkers.
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Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
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Trailing 3-1 in the third, Ohtani provided his own run support, singling to center to score Alex Freeland from second after the Dodgers infielder had led off with a double.
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If your energy dips, take a brief stretch, then return to the task with a lighter touch and clearer purpose.
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At his beach house in the Hamptons, Andy Cohen begins and ends every day with a dip.
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Give it a wiggle and the rhinestones obligingly flip right-side up, ready to be picked up.
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The bolt that holds the rack to the trailer hitch receiver gets nice and tight, eliminating the wiggle and clang-and-bang that an old hand-me-down rack tends to have.
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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