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
Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Hence the name, which directly links to the brand’s signature Berenices handbag and nods to the same sculptural lines and suede-cum-supple leather construction.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
For swampy summer days, style your black Bermudas with a something airy; a bikini top works perfectly and nods at the swimwear-as-streetwear trend taking over every major city this summer.
—India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Plus, see how her overall ensemble contains nods to both Queen Elizabeth and Sperling’s new mother-in-law, Princess Anne.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Frightened and shaken, Carter silently nods before leaving the station.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Chicago touchpoints are found throughout the museum, though the bulk are on the first floor, which has nods to Jane Addams, Harold Washington and Barack and Michelle Obama’s early careers in law and community organizing.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The result is a building that is both elegant and refined, at once a part of and apart from its surroundings—and one that deftly nods to both France and Italy in myriad ways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Andreeva listens and nods, then returns to self-hate too often.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Christian Romo, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Beyond showcasing emerging artists, the season also nods to broader cultural themes.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Hence the name, which directly links to the brand’s signature Berenices handbag and nods to the same sculptural lines and suede-cum-supple leather construction.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
For swampy summer days, style your black Bermudas with a something airy; a bikini top works perfectly and nods at the swimwear-as-streetwear trend taking over every major city this summer.
—India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Plus, see how her overall ensemble contains nods to both Queen Elizabeth and Sperling’s new mother-in-law, Princess Anne.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Frightened and shaken, Carter silently nods before leaving the station.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Chicago touchpoints are found throughout the museum, though the bulk are on the first floor, which has nods to Jane Addams, Harold Washington and Barack and Michelle Obama’s early careers in law and community organizing.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The result is a building that is both elegant and refined, at once a part of and apart from its surroundings—and one that deftly nods to both France and Italy in myriad ways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Andreeva listens and nods, then returns to self-hate too often.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 June 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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Also, concerns of declining mental health of children are real, and challenges of supporting children with special needs are being amplified with removal of social safety net supports.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Install stakes, cages, wire grids, or other supports before the blooms open.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Launching Tuesday, the 23-piece capsule includes playful prints and timeless silhouettes in loungewear, ready-to-wear and pajamas for women, kids and infants, along with slippers, hair bows, backpacks and makeup bags.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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The arms of the late Queen Mother’s family, the Bowes-Lyons, feature bows and lions.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Noun
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That could be Emerald City fans — as several Seahawks games have registered such shakes as well.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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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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The actress opted for the romantic I Love Vivier pumps from the I Love Vivier collection, which celebrates the theme of love.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Diesel fuel is used by the tractors, harvesters, and irrigation pumps farmers heavily rely on.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The idea that one wrong word or departure from campus orthodoxy could yield outsize punishments and social sanctions.—
Ingrid A. Nelson,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The State Department and the Treasury Department both announced new sanctions on Iran’s oil trade yesterday despite ongoing negotiations to reach a deal to end the conflict.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The goal is to keep blood sugar stable and avoid big dips and spikes.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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For a break from dips in the Mediterranean, visit Fondation Carmignac, a contemporary art museum with its own vineyards that offer wine tastings.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Vampires, deadly disasters, and creeps are among those who help these frightening flicks scare the hell out of audiences.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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The first of the month, as always, delivers a load of new content to Netflix, including the Riddick flicks, the Rocky movies, and more.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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“Nods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nods. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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