Definition of noddlenext
as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth tapped his noddle to indicate he was thinking

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Recent Examples of noddle For a fun sweet-and-salty spin, swap the chow mein noddles for an equal amount of potato sticks. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025 The menu features noddle dishes and other traditional Chinese food items with a Midwest twist. Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024 And Kraft's iconic noddle smile now appears larger and dripping with liquid cheese. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 Both sauces on the noddle dishes contain either pieces of meat or are made with animal products mixed in. Lauren Saria, azcentral, 2 Jan. 2020
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Noun
  • That preference for continuity has carried on into this pre-season, a period when managers and head coaches often make plenty of changes.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Patrick Fussell, global head of adversary simulation at IBM, compared AI to a genie.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Yak skulls, tails and hair hang in a barn overseen by a furtive gray cat.
    David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In Hrubec’s lab, the malformations took a different form — neural tube defects similar to spina bifida in humans, in which parts of the spinal column fail to close, or anencephaly, where the skull and brain never fully develop.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The pate uses trim such as collars and tails, which are double smoked, much like classic barbecue burnt ends.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • The smooth pate texture is perfect for older dogs who have issues with their teeth.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

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“Noddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noddle. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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