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

With Comfort Control Technology, each sleeper can make their side feel softer or firmer independently, while retaining the support and feel of a premium mattress.

— Karen Koehler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026
Hot sleepers can stay more comfortable with breathable cotton, natural fibers, and flexible layers.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of sleeper

Noun

Residents walked and rode bicycles along the boardwalk as dozers and excavators moved along the beach, reinforcing the several-foot-high berms built to protect homes from the ocean waves.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Firefighters on Wednesday afternoon attacked the fire from the ground and air, using dozers, a helicopter and a plane.

— Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 2 Sep. 2026

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