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 centerpiece of that miserly backline, Gianluca Mancini (no relation to Roberto), nodded home his first international goal to put the gloss on Italy’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Israel on Tuesday.
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The couple nodded in agreement.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
As for accessories, Middleton nodded to Ireland with gold hoops featuring shamrock charms by British designer Daniella Draper.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
McNeeley intends on performing wherever Lee places him on the court, tapping into his gritty demeanor, and nodded in virtual appreciation when Lee’s words were relayed to him.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Princess Märtha Louise pulled on Durek's lavender t-shirt and shook her head, while the American shaman also nodded no.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas nodded at this arrangement in a statement to The Star that emphasized the major role statewide Republican officials play in overseeing the city’s police.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Another parent nodded to the great value from the reasonable price and hours of entertainment.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The couple nodded in agreement.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
As for accessories, Middleton nodded to Ireland with gold hoops featuring shamrock charms by British designer Daniella Draper.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
McNeeley intends on performing wherever Lee places him on the court, tapping into his gritty demeanor, and nodded in virtual appreciation when Lee’s words were relayed to him.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Princess Märtha Louise pulled on Durek's lavender t-shirt and shook her head, while the American shaman also nodded no.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas nodded at this arrangement in a statement to The Star that emphasized the major role statewide Republican officials play in overseeing the city’s police.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Another parent nodded to the great value from the reasonable price and hours of entertainment.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodded
Verb
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Bill was ready when the bear’s head bobbed up the third time.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Behind your curious browsing is one bobbed and bleary-eyed writer searching for the best October Prime Day deals with a ferocity known only to coupon-cutters.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The new coach shook hands, smiled for cell phone pictures and signed posters for wave after wave of kids.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Judkins shook a tackle and showed impressive acceleration on his 46-yard run for the game’s first touchdown, but otherwise the Browns just took what was available and followed the lead of their defense.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Smith stood up and pumped her fist to the chant.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Who’s getting pumped about evolutionary change when revolutionary change is an option?—
Brené Brown,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 23 Oct. 2025.
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