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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as in approval
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Recent Examples of nod
Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Look for new animations that nod to the festivities peppered throughout the ride’s digital games.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Another man, a soccer player, was identified by authorities as a gang member because of his tattoos, the documents stated, but the designs were a nod to the Spanish soccer powerhouse Real Madrid.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The only decor is floor-to-ceiling mirrors, which produce a mesmerizing infinity effect, polished marble tiles nodding to the clothes’ Made in Italy bona fides, and a magazine display.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Look for new animations that nod to the festivities peppered throughout the ride’s digital games.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Acre’s food and drink program earned a Green Michelin Star last year—a rare nod to sustainability in the region that speaks to the depth of its commitment.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Another man, a soccer player, was identified by authorities as a gang member because of his tattoos, the documents stated, but the designs were a nod to the Spanish soccer powerhouse Real Madrid.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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Symptoms include head bobbing, stargazing, foaming at the mouth, seizures and a loss of motor skills.—
Stacie N. Galang,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The male buffleheads, much brighter than the females, bobbed their heads up and down, touched the water and showed off their spring mating rituals.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Similarly, his approval is down to 14% from 19% among Black voters, and down to 29% from 47% among Asian American voters — a particularly large drop that could be attributed to a small sample size for the subgroup, Kiley said.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the past, the FCC has conditioned Starlink satellite approvals on working with the NSF to prevent interference with astronomy research.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hair ties, bows, and thin headbands are also fun ideas.—
Erinne Magee,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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This spring’s New York Bridal Fashion Week brought a host of new wedding dress trends to the fore, from layered lace to basque waists to bows.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Protein shake with oatmeal and fresh fruit Merkel says oats can be easily added to your usual protein shake or smoothie for a boost of extra protein, nutrients, and fiber.—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Protein shakes are a popular way to pack in more protein between meals.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Katie Maloney is not pumped about the Vanderpump Rules reboot.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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California has the largest fleet of electric school buses in the country after pumping more than $1.3 billion into such efforts and funding more than 2,300 of the buses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their support means everything to me and reflects the strong foundation of my campaign.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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That village is blessed by the camaraderie and support found in two fantastic trustee candidates, both of whom will no doubt work together to better their village for years to come.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The recent dip in crude prices, largely driven by temporary market jitters over President Donald Trump’s America First trade strategy, has energy analysts wringing their hands.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But immediately after that, a dip in Yahoo stock led its leader at the time, Terry Semel, to ask for a price adjustment.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Peña started an offensive overhaul last season, quieting his batting stance and eliminating the bat wiggle in his pre-pitch setup.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The charging case feels a little cheap, and there's some wiggle to the lid’s hinge, but at this price, that's to be expected.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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