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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
The cashier nods, already stowing the book under the counter. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 Poseidon also nods to luxe sports cars in its design, thanks to details like side air intakes and its streamlined aluminum superstructure. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
At Dulles, the local nod in the Etihad Airways-Chase Sapphire lounge is largely limited to photos of matchboxes from classic haunts like Clyde’s and Le Diplomate. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026 In a funny nod to The Great Escape, this Jason spends his solitary confinement bouncing a ball against the wall in defiance of his keepers. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 23 Oct. 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
  • Our little skiff, known around here as an alijo, is bobbing like a toy as our captain gently tugs on a few lines descending into the water.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Chiefs had no answer for Smith-Njigba, who bobbed and weaved his way through the defense for nine catches, 150 yards and a touchdown.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of bob
Noun
  • Commentators appear to be expressing a rejection of progressive movements amid growing concerns over safety and security, giving approval to proposals to dramatically ramp up police and military presence to combat crime and drug trafficking.
    — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Looking just at Power Four teams in Texas, only Houston’s Willie Fritz and SMU’s Rhett Lashlee seem to have their fans’ full approval as coaches.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of approval
Noun
  • Clean, conservative, and accented with tulle, silk bows, and lace appliqués, these gowns feel like a surprising pivot in bridal fashion, which has grown more avant-garde in recent years with the rise of the anti-bride.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The woolly fur on his backside is tightly clipped; at his head, the fur is combed into a topknot secured with a little pink bow.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of bow
Noun
  • But with just a step to her other side or a shake of her head on stage, the near-auburn shade moves to the forefront, with dimensional pieces of golden blonde poking through.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Adding a high-protein side like Greek yogurt, eggs, or a protein shake provides even more benefit by slowing digestion, so your energy doesn’t crash an hour after eating.
    — Caitlin Beale, HEALTH, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of shake
Verb
  • An April 9 strike on a pumping station cut throughput by about 700,000 barrels a day before Saudi Arabia restored full capacity days later.
    — Steven John, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The result could spur a global scramble to pump more oil as quickly as possible, leaving the kingdom fighting to win back market share when the conflict ends amid a glut and lower prices.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of pump
Noun
  • Industry support When Corral’s exit from Movistar Plus was announced last year, there was an outpouring of anger, grief and concern from Spain’s creative community that is rarely afforded to a commissioning executive.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
  • As the disease progresses, muscles deteriorate, limiting the ability to hold one’s head upright, sit without support, raise arms or even breathe.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • Every day starts with a morning dip or at least a walk along the black-and-white promenade.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • His dip in the polling this month seems less attributable to any new policy position or statements than to just a general gloom among California residents about the state’s direction, Baldassare said.
    — Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of dip
Noun
  • Picking the urchins up from their niches just takes a little clasp and a wiggle with a pair of tongs.
    — Joseph Ogilvy, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Every wiggle and wobble, every snuffle and squeak of six newborn puppies snuggling together in Finland is captured by cameras monitoring their development in the first weeks of their lives.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of wiggle

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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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