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

Cody Rhodes shook off the sleeper and hit a suicide dive on Zayn.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
The Foamy Sleeping Pad comes in a variety of sizes to accommodate nearly every sleeper.

— Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Definition of sleeper

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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