NOD Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈnäd

Definition of nod

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

as in approval

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as in bow

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as in bob

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The rival closed her eyes, shivered, nodded almost imperceptibly. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 This super-crisp and refreshing fruit salad nods to the classic mint julep cocktail, transforming its iconic flavors—mint, bourbon, and sweetness—into a fresh, summery dessert. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

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Her first name is also a nod to her grandfather, King Charles, being the feminine version of his moniker. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 July 2026 These clutch wallets accompanied Vaccarello’s step-and-repeat of suits that comprised the opening eight looks–a nod to the 60th anniversary of the Le Smoking, one of the house’s most revolutionary contributions to the industry. — Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nod

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Guidry, at the prow, raised the lantern, revealed in the circle oflight a bobbing tangle of sargassum weed, a swimming snake, a child’s cloth doll.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Their long, droopy tails would likely pull them downward and send their snouts bobbing up.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Definition of bob

Noun

Jolly replaced him and, within two months, secured Moreno’s approval to hire the architect of a World Series championship team to figure out what was not right in the organization, and to fix it.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
One reason ibogaine has struggled to win approval in the past is a lack of financial incentive, Barsuglia said.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

Everyone is pretty curious about how these murders just sort of tied themselves up with a neat little bow.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Its concluding images emphasise a clichéd concept of motherhood, as though to put a neat bow on what was in fact a more complex story of trust, patience and everyday courage.

— Elena Lazic, Variety, 15 July 2026

Definition of bow

Verb

Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The aorta is the largest blood vessel in body and the first place blood travels through as it’s pumped from the heart to other parts of the body.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of pump

Noun

Corlys, one of few characters on the show who has survived long enough to ask for a favor in return for his service, shares his plan with Rhaenyra, asking her earnestly for public support from the crown.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Ukraine is expected to be central in Ankara, with debate focused on long-term military support, Kyiv’s own defense industry and what NATO can learn from the country after more than four years of full-scale war.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of support

Noun

On the other side of the haves and have-nots equation, states that had been on the upswing as far as production spending and activity only a few years ago have seen dips this quarter, including in Georgia, New Mexico and Illinois.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
The Kepler telescope, which discovered 452b, was designed to detect these small dips in brightness.

— Elijah Tan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

Definition of dip

Noun

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
Swain boasts what feels like hours of film of unassisted buckets, with so much wiggle and creativity at his size.

— The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of wiggle

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