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
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Recent Examples of nods
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Quentin Bisch created both Cuir 1976, blending textured leather with the velvety softness of marron glacé, and Musc Terrible, which nods to the founder’s nickname and rebellious spirit by balancing an amber and spicy musk with powdery vanilla and top notes of cinnamon and pink pepper.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Its opening scene, which has a camera trail slowly over the exterior of a New York City apartment building, nods to Rear Window, with its wild array of sunbathing, dancing, bickering neighbors, carefree and fully exposed.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist will face off against Cardi in the best collaboration and viewers’ choice categories, with Lamar scoring two nods for best collaboration.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
The design also nods to traditional Kente cloth, a sacred Ghanaian textile and a recurring motif in Boateng’s creations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Jokic appeared on all 100 ballots, earning 10 first-place votes and 48 second-place nods.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The mural in Castle Rock nods to Colorado's 150th anniversary celebration.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Iger appeared at Disney’s pitch two years ago, and former CEO Bob Chapek did likewise in 2021, both nods to the changing of the guard in the company’s corner office.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Christian Romo, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Things are dialled up in various suites, like a Terrace Suite with a red and black scheme that nods to Napoleonic uniforms and Christian Dior’s Parisian apartment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Quentin Bisch created both Cuir 1976, blending textured leather with the velvety softness of marron glacé, and Musc Terrible, which nods to the founder’s nickname and rebellious spirit by balancing an amber and spicy musk with powdery vanilla and top notes of cinnamon and pink pepper.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Its opening scene, which has a camera trail slowly over the exterior of a New York City apartment building, nods to Rear Window, with its wild array of sunbathing, dancing, bickering neighbors, carefree and fully exposed.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist will face off against Cardi in the best collaboration and viewers’ choice categories, with Lamar scoring two nods for best collaboration.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
The design also nods to traditional Kente cloth, a sacred Ghanaian textile and a recurring motif in Boateng’s creations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Jokic appeared on all 100 ballots, earning 10 first-place votes and 48 second-place nods.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The mural in Castle Rock nods to Colorado's 150th anniversary celebration.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Iger appeared at Disney’s pitch two years ago, and former CEO Bob Chapek did likewise in 2021, both nods to the changing of the guard in the company’s corner office.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nods
Verb
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Her head bobs gently, then sharply tilts at specific moments, particularly when certain words cut through the stream of conversation.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Just after lunchtime on a Saturday in November, a sea of purple braids bobs in unison, barely clearing the tops of the movie-theater seats behind them.—
Eliza Berman,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Officials removed older metal supports to make the monument's interior fully visible, and future plans include installing the tomb's monumental double-leaf Macedonian marble door and restoring parts of the sphinx sculptures that once guarded the entrance.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Keeping productions local supports crews, businesses, and families who rely on the industry.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Halsey is covered in bows inside the Women in Motion dinner during the Cannes Film Festival in France on May 17.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Fun patterns, chic designs and festive bows make every bottle feel extra special.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Other drinks served include teas, energy drinks, matchas, lemonade, shakes, sodas and smoothies.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Convenient protein-rich options like beef sticks, egg bites, chicken bites, and ready-to-drink shakes are also being heavily marketed to consumers trying to maintain muscle mass while losing weight.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Providing the voice of one of the many alien characters is Martin Scorsese, who has some amusing moments with his typically rapid-fire delivery as a nervous street food vendor whom Djarin pumps for information.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Sabrina Carpenter wore satin Dior bow slingbacks at Dior’s cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles last week, and Bella Hadid chose Jimmy Choo Love pumps with bow details at a Revolve event in March.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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For fields that rely heavily on the arXiv, those are severe sanctions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Instead, the law subjects issuers to the Bank Secrecy Act, enforcing strict anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance programs.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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With several senior players experiencing prolonged dips in form, Mason Greenwood has again been Marseille’s most effective performer, scoring 26 goals in 44 matches across all competitions and being named in the Ligue 1 team of the season.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Locals also love a good sauna followed by refreshing dips in cool water, and welcome guests to try it out for themselves, too.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Verb
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In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nods. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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