Synonyms of nods

nods 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of nod

as in bobs

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bobs
• shakes
• pumps
• jerks
• sways
• jogs
• wags
• bobbles
• wiggles
• seesaws
• jounces
• rocks
• jiggles
• wobbles
• ducks
• undulates
• swings
• oscillates
• drops

nods

2 of 2

noun

plural of nod

1

as in supports

Related Words

• supports
• sanctions
• thumbs-ups
• ratifications
• approvals
• endorsements
• votes
• cachets
• rubber stamps
• formalizations
• OKs
• approbations
• backings
• consents
• assents
• finalizations
• homologations
• favors
• benedictions
• agreements
• blessings
• imprimaturs
• goodwills
• concurrences
• satisfactions
• accessions
• countenances
• acceptations
• likings

Dissimilar Words

• disapprovals
• refusals
• rejections
• repudiations
• criticisms
• dislikes
• dissatisfactions
• condemnations
• denunciations
• disapprobations
• disfavors
• censures
• reproaches
• disparagements
• depreciations
• deprecations
• reprehensions
• reprobations
• opprobriums

2

as in bows

Related Words

• bows
• dips
• twists
• veers
• turns
• lists
• bends
• tilts
• tips
• cocks
• inclinations
• anglings

3

as in shakes

Related Words

• shakes
• bobs
• wiggles
• flicks
• waves
• jolts
• flaps
• twitches
• jiggles
• whips
• jerks
• rocks
• flutters
• wavers
• snaps
• swings
• sways
• wags
• whisks
• oscillations
• waggles
• switches
• swishes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nods

Verb

The show received 13 Emmy nominations, including nods for best limited series, best actor and actress in a limited series for Wong and Steven Yeun, and best writing for a limited series. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

The song earned a Grammy nomination for best male R&B vocal performance and two MTV Video Music Awards nods. — Russ Penuell, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026

In April came a new visual identity, notably with an evolution of its logo and nods to its archives including René Lacoste’s handwriting and graphics in line with the work of Robert George, the illustrator behind the first crocodile sketch. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

This pick, for example, adds a pop of color to contrast the black jeans and booties, while the purple hue nods to current trends without being too obvious. — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026

Simmons, 29, is a three-time All-Pro (one first-team and two second-team nods) and four-time Pro Bowl selection who has spent his entire eight-year NFL career with the Titans. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

In England, Stewart received five Olivier nods, winning for stage productions of Antony and Cleopatra and Hamlet. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

The decor nods to her career without losing sight of the hotel’s purpose as a place to unwind after a day exploring Music City. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

There’s lots of other little movie references and nods in the movie. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

Noun

Released in 2024, the uniforms have multiple nods to car culture, including a tire mark down the middle of the jersey and a nod to Woodward Ave on the sleeve. — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025