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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in approval
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
Examples of nod in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, 5 Sep. 2024
Unique, meaningful, and rooted in history, these names offer a touch of vintage appeal while nodding to latest baby naming trends.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 Sep. 2024
Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024
As with any great creative worth their salt, Bergman takes those homages and winking nods and turns them into something entirely his own.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nod 
Verb
This pillow kept my head from nodding backward or forward and supported my chin in a stable position.
—Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, 5 Sep. 2024
Unique, meaningful, and rooted in history, these names offer a touch of vintage appeal while nodding to latest baby naming trends.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 Sep. 2024
Noun
Luxury gets a serious nod at this resort with its cozy log cabins, gourmet dining, and exceptional wine pairing.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024
As with any great creative worth their salt, Bergman takes those homages and winking nods and turns them into something entirely his own.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nod
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'nod.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Thesaurus Entries Near nod
Cite this Entry
“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share