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
Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
The decor nods to traditional Dominican architecture through natural woods and open verandas.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Dwayne Johnson’s run for a Best Actor nod went about as well as the box office went for The Smashing Machine.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Subtle Settings Another quick way to theme a room is through subtler nods to a geographical location using scents, motifs, materials, and colors that bring the feeling of your location of choice without turning the space into a postcard.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
The decor nods to traditional Dominican architecture through natural woods and open verandas.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
An opportunity to see the Wu-Tang live in Amsterdam turns into a through-the-looking-glass moment when Azzougarh gets pulled onstage and spits some original rhymes, which gets him the nod to go talk to RZA.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Dwayne Johnson’s run for a Best Actor nod went about as well as the box office went for The Smashing Machine.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
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Verb
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Gaines, Sneako, Fuentes and Clavicular all sang along to the song, while Tristan Tate bobbed to the rhythm and Andrew was out of frame.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Meeks and cinematographer Stefan Weinberger pay special attention to the region’s natural beauty, repeating a single shot of a car bobbing over a two-lane highway amid vibrant green hills.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2026
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The practice allows home-state senators to block nominees from their state by withholding approval — a power Trump has likened to the Senate filibuster and urged Republicans to abolish.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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The crowd rose to its feet, clapping and shouting in approval.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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No jacked-up, galloping warriors wielding bow and arrow.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The platform heels feature a slingback and peep-toe design with a large bow on the upper.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Available in powder form, whey protein is commonly used to create protein shakes that serve as meal replacements and support muscle building.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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The tasty shake was more creamy than thick with the pineapple topping and mango base blending together into a broader fruity flavor.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Your adrenaline’s pumping [after] being out for a while.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The couple had about $500,000 saved by age 40, and have since pumped their net worth up to over $1 million.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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And with the support of my community.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Another major addition is support for Connected Apps.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Millions upon millions of people are using generative AI as their ongoing advisor on mental health considerations (note that ChatGPT alone has over 900 million weekly active users, a notable proportion of which dip into mental health aspects, see my analysis at the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Cut with a floured 2¾- to 3-inch biscuit cutter; reroll scraps as necessary and dip cutter into flour between cuts.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Not with pole plants or hippie wiggle turns, but with what is truly the most important part of skiing.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
24 Dec. 2025
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Every small movement of the eyes or wiggle of the fingers provides hope for Rio Foster’s mother.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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