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
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
The story begins with the historic building designed by Edward Durrell Stone in the 1960s as the World Trade Center, with a cruciform plan that nodded to the four corners of the compass and New Orleans’ place as a center of international commerce.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The next year, Brown received her first Emmy nod at age 13 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her work on Stranger Things, making her one of the youngest nominees in Emmys history.
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Verb
The Kansas City Chiefs have filed for a handful of new trademarks that nod toward the team’s future home in Kansas.
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
The story begins with the historic building designed by Edward Durrell Stone in the 1960s as the World Trade Center, with a cruciform plan that nodded to the four corners of the compass and New Orleans’ place as a center of international commerce.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Noun
In another nod to the original movie, Rusty Goffe, who played an Oompa Loompa in the 1971 feature, will reprise his role in the unscripted series.
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Peter White,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The next year, Brown received her first Emmy nod at age 13 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her work on Stranger Things, making her one of the youngest nominees in Emmys history.
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
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Wooden boats bobbed in long rows, their names and registration numbers hand-painted on the hulls, as men in neon vests unloaded catch and frigate birds swooped down to pick at the scraps.
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Fascinators — those bobbing bundles often of feathers, flowers and netting perched off-center of the wearer’s head — are banned here.
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Housing construction would follow as projects receive approvals.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
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Alternate bright red and white stripes with a matching bow design and mini blue stars for a traditional, yet fun mani.
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Give a girl a bow and arrow, take her to the woods, and anything feels possible.
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Despite the growth of bars, ready-to-drink shakes and high-protein foods, protein powder remains the dominant format in this category.
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In the lobby, there are grab-and-go health bowls in refrigerated vending machines, and the Refuel Bar has an impressive smoothie and shake menu.
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The Willy Chavarria show was air-conditioned, pumped with Xinú perfume and felt expensive.
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
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Trailing 3-1 in the third, Ohtani provided his own run support, singling to center to score Alex Freeland from second after the Dodgers infielder had led off with a double.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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The grocer opened its doors to customers on June 17 and is the first H-E-B to offer Masala House, an H-E-B product line of in-house meal options like chicken masala, butter chicken, naan, chutney dips and other items.
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Saints peppered Trick with punches in the corner, but Trick gave Ricky a little wiggle and answered with strikes of his own.
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Swain boasts what feels like hours of film of unassisted buckets, with so much wiggle and creativity at his size.
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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