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
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
Suarez raced over to the sideline to put on a cowboy hat that read ‘Delfi’ — an apparent nod to his daughter Delfina, whose birthday was earlier this week — before blowing a kiss.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Britina Cheng, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
The theater nods to a life on screens, yet plays just as well for family movie night.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Verb
At this point, the Browns are expected to give the Week 1 starting nod to veteran quarterback Joe Flacco.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
Suarez raced over to the sideline to put on a cowboy hat that read ‘Delfi’ — an apparent nod to his daughter Delfina, whose birthday was earlier this week — before blowing a kiss.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
By Chris Lee best of 2025 Yesterday at 8:00 a.m.
Best Albums of 2025 (So Far) Including an arsenal of snappy, hooky nods to early B-boy culture and aughts club bangers.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
The theater nods to a life on screens, yet plays just as well for family movie night.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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The glittering Riviera glints with coastal glamour—here, sunbathers recline on pebbled beaches, yachts bob in turquoise harbors, and rosé flows beneath striped parasols.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Two paragliders bobbed from updraft to updraft in an effort to fly up the Baltoro Glacier to K2.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The deal, pending the approval of Major League Baseball, capped a 10-month sale process that had cast a pall over the franchise and had already been marred by billionaire Justin Ishbia abandoning his pursuit of the Twins to instead buy eventual control of the White Sox.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The decision on the sales tax referendum ultimately lies with the voters, following the unanimous approval from the City of Charlotte and nearly all towns in the county.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From such beginnings, Arias’s journey to England and a possible Premier League bow tomorrow against Manchester City was not straightforward.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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The ship’s resting place deep underwater helped preserve key features, like bow clamps and belaying pins, by limiting the growth of invasive quagga mussels, as noted in the release.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Traditionally, Smashburger was known for its crispy chicken sandwiches, shakes and smash tots.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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However, shakes should not be your primary source of protein; opt for whole-food sources, using shakes to fill nutrient gaps.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Supporters, led by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, plan to pump millions of dollars into a campaign in favor of the referendum.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The heart must work harder to pump the thick blood, which may increase blood pressure.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump had just spent several hours in meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and seven other leaders from Europe who had come along in a frantic effort to shore up U.S. support for the Ukrainian position.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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The states argue the administration can’t threaten to withhold the more than $1 billion in federal grants from a program created in 1984 to bolster support for crime victims.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cilantro can be a polarizing ingredient, but Beyoncé's cilantro-free guacamole recipe ensures everyone will love the finished dip.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
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Take a dip, cast a line, or stay on shore for some excellent shelling.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Simply hold a zinnia stem between two fingers (about 5 inches below the flower) and give it a wiggle.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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If your current earbuds need a little wiggle and a prayer to stay connected, here's your upgrade.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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