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verb

ˈnäd How to pronounce nod (audio)
Definition of nodnext
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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noun

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as in approval

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as in bow

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as in bob

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Recent Examples of nod
Verb
Tribute moments abound, from obvious slasher shout-outs to nods to The Shining and Videodrome. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 Skinny sunglasses disappeared in the early ’70s, as Foster Grants, cowboy boots, and double denim came rushing in (on a horse, obviously) and men started nodding their heads in unison to the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac. — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
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Today’s nod, though, goes to the anonymous reader who mentioned Herb White. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The books hung it at nine, which is a bit of a reflection of how the starters have done recently, and a bit of a nod to the offense. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nod
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
  1. bob
  2. approval
  3. bow
  4. shake
  5. pump
  6. support
  7. dip
  8. wiggle
Verb
  • Amidst all those endlessly traversing ships and bobbing cranes, commerce flourished.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • My Lady Clam bobbed in the water, which didn’t look so turbulent from where Kath sat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of bob
Noun
  • Only one of them preserves the approval step, and the approval step is the point.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Failing that, Zelenskyy wants to make Patriot ammunition in Ukraine or get approval from Elon Musk to use his Starlink satellite communications system to guide strikes inside Russia that can hit its missile launchers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of approval
Noun
  • Adding Waller feels like a shot across the bow at the Panthers’ younger tight ends in particular.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • According to court documents, Manuel Hernandez, the tour boat captain, made a U-turn and a swell swamped the bow, capsizing the boat with 14 people on board.
    — Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bow
Noun
  • After a firm seal and a few shakes, the chicken is ready to fry.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The bottom is slightly rounded, which makes for an extremely comfortable two-handed shake.
    — Justine Sterling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Definition of shake
Verb
  • Elsewhere in high fashion, McQueen has embraced corset-like footwear with a range of styles including the peep-toe Lexie Pumps worn by Sophie Thatcher and other silhouettes like the fall 2026 Koko wedge pump with brogue trim.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There are also some manual vacuums available that rely on a pumping action from the user.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of pump
Noun
  • Not everyone has enough resources and support to turn to in real life, the 22-year-old said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The edges of your lawn and garden provide the perfect habitat for these plants, while fences and retaining walls can give support to growing poison ivy vines.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
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  • That allowed Disney to pull off a great quarter while everyone else felt a dip.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But as temperatures start to dip and cozy layers start calling our names, these personal tees don’t have to be relegated back to your pajama drawer.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dip
Noun
  • During her visit to the Evelina London Children’s Hospital on Monday, Middleton wore the Suzannah London silk flippy wiggle shirtdress in white with black accents.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • Saints peppered Trick with punches in the corner, but Trick gave Ricky a little wiggle and answered with strikes of his own.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of wiggle

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