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
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
Enter Shaheed, an undrafted receiver out of Weber State who now has a pair of Pro Bowl nods and a Super Bowl ring.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Matos, Oliva and Bericoto made the most of their starting nods in Friday’s 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
However, nods to Liam aren’t heard on the album or the song.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2026
By taking out the clear nods to commerce and branding, however, Tecovas hopes its short movie will lasso consumers with a vibe, not a value proposition.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
In addition to his five Grammy nods, Sedaka was also celebrated and recognized for his work throughout his career.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
Considering the current Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy craze clogging social media, nods to minimalistic beauty aren’t totally surprising.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, the set played by his current ensemble, the BFG Band, includes nods to the famed Texas trio and some other surprises.
—Dave Gil De Rubio, AJC.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Christian Romo, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Timothée Chalamet is in awards season overdrive for A24's Marty Supreme, which earned him Oscar nods for Best Actor and, as a producer, Best Picture.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
Enter Shaheed, an undrafted receiver out of Weber State who now has a pair of Pro Bowl nods and a Super Bowl ring.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Matos, Oliva and Bericoto made the most of their starting nods in Friday’s 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
However, nods to Liam aren’t heard on the album or the song.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2026
By taking out the clear nods to commerce and branding, however, Tecovas hopes its short movie will lasso consumers with a vibe, not a value proposition.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
In addition to his five Grammy nods, Sedaka was also celebrated and recognized for his work throughout his career.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
Considering the current Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy craze clogging social media, nods to minimalistic beauty aren’t totally surprising.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, the set played by his current ensemble, the BFG Band, includes nods to the famed Texas trio and some other surprises.
—Dave Gil De Rubio, AJC.com, 26 Feb. 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
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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
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The reader bobs along in the author’s stream of consciousness, riding crests of despair, anger, and hilarity as Toews assembles the shards of her past to investigate her will to write, which is deeply entwined with her will to live.—
Kristen Martin,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
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What skills, supports or alternatives were unavailable?—
Gwilym Roddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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These life-size sculptures are fixed to walls with metal supports, placed on chairs to register bodily scale, or positioned on the floor in juxtaposition with larger compositions.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Pomeranian wore pink bows and seemed very relaxed.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Known for statement designs with sculptural edge, their reiteration of the Gel-Kayano 20 sneaker shape has been decorated with delicate pearls, crystals, and bows—signature elements the brand often uses within every jewelry collection.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Protein Powder and Collagen Protein powder is a simple way to boost protein in smoothies and shakes.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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There's more to this alliance than a new flavor, though, because fans who attend Savannah Banana games this season will get a chance to score free shakes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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This tour features the accustomed three blue-skinned performers (drawn from the dozens of actors/musicians who’ve been trained to do the various shows) plus another character, The Rock Star, a female multi-instrumentalists who pumps the soundtrack for the Blue Men’s alien antics.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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Accessories, again, were pared back—silvery dotted Manolo Blahnik pumps (again sourced by Lili Aghaei of The Vintage Marché), and long drop diamond earrings by Chopard.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
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Recent moves — including the removal of sanctions on Malian junta officials — suggest Washington is actively rebuilding ties with these military-run nations.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Officials, at times, tried to expand export controls to goods like chip design software, and add sanctions on more Chinese companies.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mix hummus into dips or sauces.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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When macro and structural drivers are this powerful, dips tend to attract fresh buying and the broader upward trend resumes.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
2 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
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The video suddenly jerks away as the vehicle starts to move and shots can be heard.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Nods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nods. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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