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
Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
The decor nods to traditional Dominican architecture through natural woods and open verandas.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
City officials say honoring Cabello is both a celebration of her Miami upbringing and a nod to the immigrant stories that define the region.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Subtle Settings Another quick way to theme a room is through subtler nods to a geographical location using scents, motifs, materials, and colors that bring the feeling of your location of choice without turning the space into a postcard.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
The decor nods to traditional Dominican architecture through natural woods and open verandas.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
Prior to that Houck earned his first career All-Star nod in 2024 but will have a long road to recovery to recapture that form upon taking the mound again in 2027.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
City officials say honoring Cabello is both a celebration of her Miami upbringing and a nod to the immigrant stories that define the region.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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The faceless head of a man bobbing in the water recalls the countless Africans who perished during the perilous journey due to disease, malnourishment, and abuse, whose bodies were thrown overboard by unscrupulous ship captains and slavers to schools of sharks.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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The view inside the Phoenix Convention Center, seen from a mezzanine, was a sea of bobbing caps.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Warner possesses valuable European sports rights that would require government approvals to sell.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Several Japanese companies, including Toyota, are investing roughly $7 billion (1 trillion yen) in local battery production, supported by government certifications such as METI approval for domestic manufacturing of solid-state batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One image Emerald showed me was this amazing 1950s picture of a woman wrapped up in cellophane, like a gift with a bow around the middle.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2026
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There is a roof deck with a hot tub, a bar for evening gatherings and nature presentations, and a hammock in the bow for those with a taste for traditional Amazonian travel.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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El Camello gives himself a shake and says he’d rather be bitten by a mosquito than have one buzzing in his ear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That same month, frozen shakes sold to nursing homes and long-term care facilities were recalled in connection with a listeria outbreak dating back to 2018.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To this day, as much fun as Johnson has with his offensive artistry, little gets his blood pumping like bringing a mauling running game to life.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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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,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ensuring officials have the mental and technological support for making big decisions in big matches with big consequences?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The lineup includes mashups such as the Surf N' Turf burger, a Chicken Cheeseburger and the returning Chicken Big Mac, along with novelty items like an Espresso Milkshake, an Apple Pie Mini McFlurry and Big Mac sauce sold separately as a dip.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Democrats counter that 2026 is different from any other election cycle in Abbott’s tenure, and recent independent polling has indicated dips in his job approval rating.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Not with pole plants or hippie wiggle turns, but with what is truly the most important part of skiing.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
24 Dec. 2025
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Every small movement of the eyes or wiggle of the fingers provides hope for Rio Foster’s mother.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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