as in bobbed
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 nodded
The installation ceremony nodded to the role's global reach, with sections in languages, which included Spanish, Swahili and Urdu.
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Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Every other man who has sat in the Oval Office has at least nodded toward unity or made an effort to win over those who didn’t vote for him.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2026
But before long, the conversation moved in a different direction as Kent nodded to conspiracy theories that pro-Israel forces were behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Not a second later, Mustangs senior Frank Psaute pulled from deep, nailed a triple, and nodded at David as the Mustangs cut Rock Canyon’s lead to five.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Hurts nodded his head with approval.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Annie nodded vigorously, embracing the spotlight with relish.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
As Angus spoke, Ernie Haecker, a longtime train lover, nodded in understanding, grinning beneath a handlebar mustache.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The shop is housed in Maryville’s old library building, and the owner nodded to the massive lions fronting the New York City Public Library with the addition of two stately cats to her entrance; the pair also inspired the boutique’s name.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Every other man who has sat in the Oval Office has at least nodded toward unity or made an effort to win over those who didn’t vote for him.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2026
But before long, the conversation moved in a different direction as Kent nodded to conspiracy theories that pro-Israel forces were behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Not a second later, Mustangs senior Frank Psaute pulled from deep, nailed a triple, and nodded at David as the Mustangs cut Rock Canyon’s lead to five.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Hurts nodded his head with approval.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Annie nodded vigorously, embracing the spotlight with relish.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
As Angus spoke, Ernie Haecker, a longtime train lover, nodded in understanding, grinning beneath a handlebar mustache.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The shop is housed in Maryville’s old library building, and the owner nodded to the massive lions fronting the New York City Public Library with the addition of two stately cats to her entrance; the pair also inspired the boutique’s name.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodded
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Muhar walked beside a pond at the Tejon Spreading Works, where ducks bobbed in the shallow water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Silver patches poke through deep chestnut hair that, not long ago, bobbed in a ponytail on her long runs.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The snake struck and shook its tail to protect itself, releasing its notorious rattle warning.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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The death of Rodarte shook the Northern California town of about 12,000, marking the city’s first officer killed in the line of duty in more than a century.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The cold light of day at Citizens Bank Park exposed all that sunshine pumped in Arizona this spring.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 27,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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And on behalf of myself, Victor, Christina, Jeremy, we are really pumped to go do this for this entire team.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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We are jerked between past and present as his backstory gets filled in, one jogged memory at a time.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Aisha jerked and opened her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Nodded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodded. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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