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
Jarda Hejl, the bartender and owner, nodded to her.
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Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Miu Miu leaned into tradition, rendering argyle in a restrained palette that nodded to its country club roots.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Many nodded their heads in agreement as people discussed the sports thriller’s tropes and themes, which included sentiments from ex-athletes and people who are spiritual.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Along with designs from McQueen and pieces by Burton, Middleton has also nodded to brands like Self-Portrait, Safiyaa and Catherine Walker, the latter of which was also a favorite designer of the late Princess Diana.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The rest of the team nodded solemnly.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, the first lady nodded to British heritage by wearing a floor-length Burberry trench coat, collar upturned and paired with oversized Saint Laurent shades, to board Air Force One in Washington DC.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Robinson, who appeared from Utah County Jail by video, nodded along throughout the hearing.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
While Manchester United’s Altay Bayindir (6ft 6in) was left flapping at a Declan Rice corner as Riccardo Calafiori nodded home, Raya easily dealt with similar issues later in the game, catching one delivery and punching the other well away from danger.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Miu Miu leaned into tradition, rendering argyle in a restrained palette that nodded to its country club roots.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Many nodded their heads in agreement as people discussed the sports thriller’s tropes and themes, which included sentiments from ex-athletes and people who are spiritual.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Along with designs from McQueen and pieces by Burton, Middleton has also nodded to brands like Self-Portrait, Safiyaa and Catherine Walker, the latter of which was also a favorite designer of the late Princess Diana.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The rest of the team nodded solemnly.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, the first lady nodded to British heritage by wearing a floor-length Burberry trench coat, collar upturned and paired with oversized Saint Laurent shades, to board Air Force One in Washington DC.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Robinson, who appeared from Utah County Jail by video, nodded along throughout the hearing.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
While Manchester United’s Altay Bayindir (6ft 6in) was left flapping at a Declan Rice corner as Riccardo Calafiori nodded home, Raya easily dealt with similar issues later in the game, catching one delivery and punching the other well away from danger.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodded
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Memories and childhood tokens bobbed and broke apart.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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But unlike Yamamoto—whose second straight 10-K one-hitter was wasted—Verlander bobbed and weaved and lollipop-curved the lineup to death.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The earthquake shook at a depth of just 3 miles, with its epicenter approximately 10 miles south of Trona.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jean’s father crossed to Wole, shook his hand firmly.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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But then a series of box office misses coupled with a reputation for partying ultimately pumped the breaks on major studio films.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Near the end, Cash pumped his fists after winning a throw.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Travis jerked open the door and slid on his butt down a wing that was on fire.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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The president starts out by making a visit to Liberty Arena to play basketball with some school children, then gets jerked away when the crisis happens.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Nodded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodded. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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