NODDER Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

nodder

noun

Definition of nodder

as in sleeper

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Recent Examples of nodder The squishy bass line leads into Ringo Starr’s identifiable drumming and a surprising blast of horns, urging the song from a midtempo head-nodder to a comfortable gallop. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026

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Noun

An erratic sleeper whose pattern does not fit neatly into any other category.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
The blanket strikes the right balance between heavy and light—a quality that even warm sleepers found to be equal parts cooling and comfortable during our testing period.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

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Noun

The agency said 604 crews, with 1,068 personnel, dozers and water-dropping aircraft battled the fire.

— Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
As of June 9, the Cal Fire unit is expected to have 15 engines, 12 hand crews, seven dozers and seven water tenders and about 265 total personnel assigned to the incident.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 June 2026

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