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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
And then Porro’s slightly overhit cross was intelligently nodded back by Williams for Torres — yet another substitute — to smash home. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 20 July 2026 During the countdown to the official release of The Odyssey, Zendaya has captured the spotlight in a series of spectacular dresses that nod to her character, the Greek goddess Athena. — Luz García, Glamour, 18 July 2026
Noun
Of those surveyed, 38% said Democrats would do a better job on housing, while 32% gave the nod to Republicans. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 19 July 2026 Staff ordered traffic cones—a nod to the Scottish tradition of wearing them as makeshift headwear during celebrations—and had fans sign them. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 July 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
  • From a fringed mullet, to a blonde buzz cut, bobs in various lengths, micro bangs, and even a shade of citrus—Kristen Stewart’s looks are always executed with an edge.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 July 2026
  • One afternoon as a rookie, listening to coaches drone on in a dark room with film cutups flashing in front of them, his head bobbed.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of bob
Noun
  • Mars drives your 10th House of Career forward, while Saturn in your 8th House of Shared Resources clarifies obligations, approvals, and support.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • With the full City Council giving approval, Chicagoland is likely stuck with Barclay and Eaddy until at least September 2029.
    — Nik Hunder, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of approval
Noun
  • Tying them together are black grosgrain bows, a throwback Brock Collection signature.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Hudson went on to speak about the depth of the water in the area where their boat was, saying that towards the stern, the water was about waist-deep, but towards the bow, the water was deeper.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of bow
Noun
  • There's also a compact slush and shake maker and a stainless steel popsicle mold, both available on Amazon for less than $50.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
  • The Del Dorado chicken quesadilla is next in line, followed by Del Taco’s strawberry shake.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of shake
Verb
  • Fans expecting a national championship need to pump their brakes a bit, but there is no excuse for this team and coaching staff not to at least make the big dance in 2026.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • The impact is especially significant for small-scale farmers, many of whom rely on diesel fuel to pump water, harvest crops and transport goods to market.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of pump
Noun
  • Faucette attributes her sleep triumph to family support and a new parental benefit offered by the city of Atlanta.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Allen, who has been tracking the conflict, told CNN that drones are now used to monitor enemy movements, support ground operations, strike supply lines and attack infrastructure.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of support
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  • The overall graduation rate for non-transfer students — measured as the percentage of students who completed their degrees in six years — has bounced back after a slight dip in 2022 and 2023.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • For Tesla, the dip has come despite signs of a rebound in its core auto business.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 July 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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