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 Guardian on the lever, who seemed to be leading the session, nodded.
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Her outfit subtly nodded to the cross-cultural identity of Mamdani’s campaign, which has been a vocal supporter of the Free Palestine movement.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The crowd nodded in rhythmic agreement.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump has regularly nodded at a third term.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Seeming satisfied with her answer, Peter nodded.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Vargas nodded at the nearly deserted river.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
From hats to jerseys to bomber jackets, lots of the Blue Jays gear nodded to those previous World Series trips.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
This neat tablemate nodded and smiled.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Her outfit subtly nodded to the cross-cultural identity of Mamdani’s campaign, which has been a vocal supporter of the Free Palestine movement.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The crowd nodded in rhythmic agreement.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump has regularly nodded at a third term.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Seeming satisfied with her answer, Peter nodded.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Vargas nodded at the nearly deserted river.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
From hats to jerseys to bomber jackets, lots of the Blue Jays gear nodded to those previous World Series trips.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
This neat tablemate nodded and smiled.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodded
Verb
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Stone’s bobbed hair, styled often by Mara Roszak, was slightly pulled back, with sections of her auburn hair to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The voice bobbed and weaved like a cornered boxer.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And Tagovailoa shook off that early interception with a 9-yard scoring pass to Malik Washington — capping a ferocious seven-minute, 92-yard drive — and then a 38-yard TD strike to Jaylen Waddle.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Miller finished with 129 yards on 18 carries, while Jayden Maiava shook off a poor day throwing the ball with 62 yards and a touchdown on 11 attempts.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While the Leafs pumped Hildeby’s tires leading into this season — and it was deserved after a great training camp — his appearance Saturday marked his first in the NHL this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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After being trapped inside for two years with Covid shutdowns, everyone was really pumped to get out and do something.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Allen, who is 6 foot 5 and 237 pounds, jerked his head back in an effort to draw a roughing penalty on Bolton.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 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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“Nodded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodded. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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