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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nod

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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 father of Dinesh Deshmukh had approved of Meera’s photograph and nodded with deep interest at Bajirao’s quick listing of Meera’s accomplishments during her nine years of schooling and her subsequent years of housework. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026 Variety has amassed 62 nominations for the Los Angeles Press Club’s 19th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, including nods for Print Journalist of the Year for Chris Willman and Online Journalist of the Year for Ethan Shanfeld. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

Noun

What a cool way to end last week’s game, when Smith intercepted Daniel Jones and then planted the football on the 40-yard line, a nod to his 40th career interception. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026 The prolific actress also earned several Emmy nominations as well as a Tony Award nod for her performance in the 1970 musical, Company. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nod

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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

To buy their votes for the constitutional amendment (which needs 60% approval statewide), Tallahassee will use state tax dollars to subsidize those rural counties.

— Steve Geller, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Raman said the police union was rewarding Bass in exchange for her approval of pay raises the city couldn’t afford.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

The layout includes a full-beam owner’s suite at the bow, two guest cabins on the lower deck, and a flexible living/galley space amidships that can become a third cabin if desired.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Teyana Taylor managed to tick both boxes in an architectural Nicholas Oakwell Couture pantsuit, festooned with a giant bow below the waist.

— Danielle Naer, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of bow

Noun

The Worcestershire sauce is optional, but just a few shakes from the bottle bring instant savory depth to the filling.

— Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Arby’s has been serving roast-beef sandwiches, curly fries and shakes since its inception in 1964.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of shake

Verb

Their findings, published in Langmuir, could help address the challenges the industry faces with conventional liquid and gel propellants, including fuel movement inside tanks and pumping fuel into engines.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
These are year-round destinations that offer world-class art, adrenaline-pumping slopes, and family-friendly activities.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of pump

Noun

The program aims to strengthen the military’s ability to gather information and support operations from orbit.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
And although Senate Democrats are in the majority, Senate Republicans can still use the filibuster to block almost every bill that lacks bipartisan support.

— Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

In some seaside towns, brave locals take part in a Boxing Day dip—sprinting into the freezing sea to shake off the Christmas excesses, often while raising money for charity.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
The ice cream shop faces dips in daily revenue when the temperature drops.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 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

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