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
Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
Beyond showcasing emerging artists, the season also nods to broader cultural themes.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The clearest nod to the local audience is right in the middle of the park which is usually paved.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Verb
For example, nodding onion (Allium cernuum, shown here) is a North American native with downward-facing, delicate pale pink flowers.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
Beyond showcasing emerging artists, the season also nods to broader cultural themes.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Noun
The park is also represented by a salad featuring Key West pink shrimp, a nod to the waters surrounding the islands.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The clearest nod to the local audience is right in the middle of the park which is usually paved.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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Producers like Shungu, QThree, Mike Shabb, and Elsesser himself let their legato phrases repeat ad infinitum, gently bobbing like a dinghy in agitated waters.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Noun
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State licensing and local permitting have historically operated as separate systems, meaning Cal Fire could issue licenses without confirming local approval.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The acquisition remains subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approval and approval from Fox and Roku’s shareholders.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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Deadline projected a $35 million opening Friday to Sunday frame, while Box Office Pro pegged a $40 million to $50 million bow.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Smiling Princess Charlotte wore a white bow in her hair, while Prince George and Louis waved at the crowds.—
Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Tucked away behind walls and gates at the end of a cul-de-sac on nearly an acre, the two-story stucco and shake-roof structure was completed in 1960.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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However, whey’s success has led to widespread use across powders, ready-to-drink shakes, bars, snacks, and functional foods.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The impacts of pumping take years, maybe decades to be fully manifested.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The aircraft, a long-haul B-52 Stratofortress, crashed after taking off on a test mission in support of a radar modernization program, the military base previously said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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And Operations Manager David Temple adds that guests find support, security, and stability.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, New Mexico For an unforgettable stop on your Route 66 road trip, take a dip in the clear waters of the Blue Hole, located just off the highway in Santa Rosa.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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The film then had a mere 7% dip in ticket sales in its fourth weekend domestically, and business fell 25% in weekend five — still demonstrating an incredibly strong hold for a film in its fifth week of release.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Give it a wiggle and the rhinestones obligingly flip right-side up, ready to be picked up.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
19 May 2026
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The bolt that holds the rack to the trailer hitch receiver gets nice and tight, eliminating the wiggle and clang-and-bang that an old hand-me-down rack tends to have.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
13 May 2026
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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