NOD Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈnäd

Definition of nod

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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nod

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noun

as in approval

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as in bow

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as in bob

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Verb

The episode title, though, nods to the venerable stand-up reality competition Last Comic Standing. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 Among the guests at the launch celebration were Coco Rocha and Debbie Harry, weaving through the space and stopping at the backlit bar for drinks, nodding along to the sounds of DJ duo Las Flaquitas. — Ruby Ford-Dunker, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Noun

This modern nod to the shag cut that reigned supreme in the 1970s is just as mussed and layer-heavy but slightly softer in approach. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 The singer graced the 2026 VMAs red carpet on September 27 in Los Angeles, wearing a dress that made the whole place shimmer—and included a special nod. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nod

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Verb

On a recent morning, surfers bobbed in the water off North Beach, not far from the rocky structure shoring up the train tracks by the sea.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
On Collins Ave in Miami Beach, the yachts along the intracoastal were bobbing nearly at street level.

— Alex Harris Updated September 27, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of bob

Noun

At this point, ahead of the 2018 midterms, where Republicans lost 40 seats in the House, that approval number was 49 percent.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
The project, and any accompanying incentives, will still need approval from the City Council at a later date.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

Pylon is among nine albums that debut in the top 10 on a very busy Top Album Sales chart, led by the chart-topping bow of Miley’s Bass Persuades.

— Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
The Natalie ballet flat, a more romantic and free silhouette adorned with an asymmetric bow, is assigned to Marianne (Creed-Miles).

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of bow

Noun

This year, the menu will add mango shakes and slushies, made with fruit picked over the summer, as well as guava and hot pepper guava jellies.

— Connie Ogle October 1, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Zook Cabins The exterior is finished in LP lap siding, with cedar shake accents, plus a metal roof.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of shake

Verb

Interim peace accords in the 1990s recognized their water rights but preserved a system that allocated some 80% of water pumped from the main aquifer for Israeli use.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
The responsible gaming prompts telling me to pump the brakes were no match for the product design and promotions pushing me to do more gambling.

— Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of pump

Noun

Families may continue a pregnancy, deliver their baby, hold and comfort their child, create memories and receive bereavement support.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Between 2005 and 2024, Chinese firms received, on average, three to eight times more government support than firms in OECD countries.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Bring a suit for a dip off the rocks, or be among the lucky few to score a dinner reservation or one of the five small, but cozy sea-facing rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Anna Frizzell and Seth Dolinsky run Rare Herb Farm & Provisions, growing culinary herbs and turning them into dips and spreads such as lovage tahini and basil chive pesto.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dip

Noun

Earlier this year, César Alvarez spent far too much of their play The Potluck having their onstage avatar wiggle around on the hook of writing The Potluck.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Gemini models are going to be deeply integrated with the software, ready to work on your screen context with a cursor wiggle.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of wiggle

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