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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

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noun

plural of nod
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as in supports

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as in bows

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as in shakes

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Recent Examples of nods
Verb
There are also a few cheeky nods to the area's Old West past, including saloon nights with live music and card games and outdoor firepits for roasting marshmallows. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 For its most recent season, the show nabbed nine Emmy noms, including lead and supporting actor nods for Oldman and Lowden, as well as best drama series. — Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 From movie references to nods to Ted’s childhood, season 4 is infused with several blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Hopkins weaves in old Welsh folk tunes and nods to impressionistic inspirations like Vaughan Williams and Frederick Delius. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Interiors were dreamed up by Studio Bonarchi, who leaned into Tinian stonework and marble, with authentic pigeonhole detailing that nods to the island’s dovecotes. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 To be fair, the vendor who nods at everything is usually not being dishonest. — Michael Leone, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Tribute moments abound, from obvious slasher shout-outs to nods to The Shining and Videodrome. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 The Chargers acquired Philip Rivers in a memorable draft-day trade involving Eli Manning, but Brees won back the starting job, going 11-4, leading the Chargers to the playoffs, and garnering the first of his 13 Pro Bowl nods. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 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
  1. bobs
  2. supports
  3. bows
  4. shakes
  5. pumps
  6. sanctions
  7. dips
  8. flicks
Verb
  • Multiple saunas and cold plunge pools sit alongside hot pools right on deck, and the whole thing bobs gently while the harbor traffic goes by, which somehow makes the ritual feel more honest than any five-star spa could.
    — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • From a fringed mullet, to a blonde buzz cut, bobs in various lengths, micro bangs, and even a shade of citrus—Kristen Stewart’s looks are always executed with an edge.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Definition of bobs
Noun
  • Reaching for chatbot interactions rather than human supports in moments of emotional distress or crisis.
    — Megan Kelly, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These are upstream levers—exactly the kind of environmental and social supports that reduce the chronic disease load over time.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of supports
Noun
  • The absence of depictions of bows and arrows in many pinturas rupestres may indicate that the groups inhabiting the Serra da Capivara did not use them as weapons.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • One option couldn’t be any cuter with its black cats and purple bows, while another features light pink checks with cheerful jack-o-lanterns and pink bows.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of bows
Noun
  • Bad Daddy’s previously offered a broader lineup of limited-time menu items that included desserts, shakes and appetizers.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After a firm seal and a few shakes, the chicken is ready to fry.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of shakes
Verb
  • The heart pumps resources, money, services, attention, out to every neighborhood.
    — Lisa Nee, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Adventure seekers will want to check out the park’s 39-foot-tall body slides or try surfing the Pipeline, which pumps 48,645 gallons of water per minute.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of pumps
Noun
  • The vessel has been sanctioned by multiple countries as part of the crackdown on the shadow fleet of tankers used by Russia to circumvent sanctions and transport and sell oil around the world.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But while the new senator has championed some of her brother's priorities, like a Russia sanctions bill the Senate approved last week, she's also attempted to chart her own path.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of sanctions
Noun
  • Guacamole and dips distributed by Taylor Farms are being pulled from shelves because of possible salmonella contamination.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the big upturns for the closers, most Broadway productions saw at least some dips last week, perhaps due to the competition with the three departing shows, or maybe just some summer wilting.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of dips
Noun
  • The women at the center of it all are so diverse and perfectly flawed enough to be relatable at their cores, while also being pulled straight out of Grady’s version of your favorite slasher flicks.
    — Alaina Urquhart, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Such is the legacy of John Carpenter, the patron saint of slasher flicks, who has embraced the title of horror master in recent years.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of flicks

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