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 tribe then nodded in the affirmative.
—
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
This time, Kane nodded vigorously.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Nowak nodded to Booking's more than 20-year history of leading execution in this type of environment, and expects the company to continue leading the charge going forward.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
The aide nodded in affirmation.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
In the 42nd minute, Sandro Tonali whipped a right-footed free-kick in from the left flank, which Burn nodded above Gianluigi Donnarumma, who had rushed off his line, and into the net.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Bobby just nodded his head every now and then.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Johnson, an ally of the Jacksons, wrote a fulsome tribute that nodded to Jackson’s ascent in Chicago, from building up the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization to founding the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Musicians and studio heads in the audience nodded along as the producers and engineers spoke of some of the quirks of Brian’s production approach — some unique to the project and period, like his timely fixation on analog synths; some more long-lasting.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
This time, Kane nodded vigorously.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Nowak nodded to Booking's more than 20-year history of leading execution in this type of environment, and expects the company to continue leading the charge going forward.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
The aide nodded in affirmation.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
In the 42nd minute, Sandro Tonali whipped a right-footed free-kick in from the left flank, which Burn nodded above Gianluigi Donnarumma, who had rushed off his line, and into the net.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Bobby just nodded his head every now and then.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Johnson, an ally of the Jacksons, wrote a fulsome tribute that nodded to Jackson’s ascent in Chicago, from building up the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization to founding the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Musicians and studio heads in the audience nodded along as the producers and engineers spoke of some of the quirks of Brian’s production approach — some unique to the project and period, like his timely fixation on analog synths; some more long-lasting.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodded
Verb
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In the gray dawn, rows of bicycles bobbed at their moorings, as though lifted by ghostly hands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Several giant foam fingers bobbed above the crowd.—
Martin Silva Rey,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The pair waited until Hinojosa hit the sidewalk outside the property, shook her hand and then asked for selfies.—
Karen Brooks Harper
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Emma shook her head and busied herself with picking up her waders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ever since, the Joint Legislative Budget Commission has pumped unspent appropriations into the fund, despite a lack of appropriate controls.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fullerton is in the process of drafting a charter now to put before voters and leaders in Fountain Valley were considering a charter, but pumped the brakes on that idea in January.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Aisha jerked and opened her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two stood nose-to-nose on the field when the Steelers player grabbed onto Chase’s facemask, jerked his head and appeared to punch him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nodded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodded. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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