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
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
In the years since, he's also scored a nod for Hijack.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Cranston also received three nominations for his comedic work on Malcolm in the Middle, landing nods for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2002, 2003, and 2006.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Verb
At the Sur House, the resort’s signature restaurant, executive chef Andrew Lauer has created a new menu with dishes such as bone-in ribeye with shishito peppers and duck-fat potatoes, and housemade squid ink pasta, a nod to nearby Monterey Bay.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
In the years since, he's also scored a nod for Hijack.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Banshees was nominated for nine Oscars— including four individual nods for actors Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan.
—Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Cranston also received three nominations for his comedic work on Malcolm in the Middle, landing nods for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2002, 2003, and 2006.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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The concert film captures Mitski alongside a seven-piece band, bobbing in and out of a beaming spotlight and dark shadows.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Peacocks roam around the lush grounds and peer at guests bobbing by in a tube on the lazy river.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Certainly Thor is looking down with approval.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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That has allowed the city to put the new Clairemont plan on the fast track for approval, with committee and City Council public hearings scheduled for this fall.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The frock featured a soft, angular neckline along with a thigh-high slit and large bow.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Known for his bold use of color, playful bows, and signature heart motifs, Kelly’s work mixed joy and wit with sharp social commentary.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The game's options menu includes toggles for screen shake and HUD size, but nothing in the way of difficulty adjustments.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Add 1/2 cup water to remaining chili sauce, shake, and stir mixture into liquid in roasting pan.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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In another shot, Elordi is seen dancing solo while pumping his fists in the air.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That means no more security updates, patches, or tech support, so now’s the time to upgrade.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, maintaining emotional support while encouraging autonomy strikes a healthier balance than enabling avoidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even as Nintendo has endlessly mined its classic consoles for nostalgic re-releases in recent decades, the company has seemed to completely ignore the existence of the Virtual Boy—its abortive 1990s dip into the world of early virtual reality.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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But there are some optimistic signs—traffic dips and sales declines are slowing, per Restaurant Dive, and Starbucks’s China business is also improving.—
Molly Liebergall,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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And academics close to the Kremlin have suggested there may be some wiggle-room to the Kremlin’s demands.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
25 Aug. 2025
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And in Bergen — a seventh-round flyer for new special teams coordinator Brant Boyer — the Niners are yet to see anything but perhaps a little wiggle as a punt returner.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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