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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
The episode title, though, nods to the venerable stand-up reality competition Last Comic Standing. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 These nods to the past prove that a great design will always stand the test of time. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026 The style features a laced upper and branding nods to both the athletic brand and the Prada subsidiary. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026 Christina Aguilera is throwing it back with an iconic hair style that nods to her millennial past. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 One line nods to Punjabi migrants who never made it across the border. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Shaboozey has received five career VMAs nods, including two this year for best country and best cinematography, while Gunna has been nominated twice. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026 Rubin nods along to those moments — which could have been trimmed and transformed JAŸ-Z in 8 into JAŸ-Z in 6 or maybe JAŸ-Z in 4 — with the same enthusiasm as when Carter actually breaks something down perceptively. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has earned 42 Emmy nods since it was first nominated in 2017. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 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
  • Onstage at this diverse block party of young and old in Malcolm X shirts and backward Jamaican flag hats, Elsesser bobs his head as if lost in thought.
    — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Short, shiny, and loaded with texture, Wavy bobs ooze effortless glamour.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bobs
Noun
  • The result is a feedback loop where leadership sets aggressive targets, teams present a rosier picture than reality supports and leadership then makes the next round of decisions on inflated data.
    — Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Securitize's platform supports tokenization of traditional assets like stocks and funds.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of supports
Noun
  • Of course, bows and tulle are also must-haves for LFW attendee thanks to Simone Rocha.
    — Phil Oh, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Crafter’s Square Fall Ribbon 9-ft Roll Adding ribbon and bows is one of the easiest ways to elevate a gift, arrangement, or wreath.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of bows
Noun
  • The Heat, which is hard-capped, added Nick Richards on a nonguaranteed deal but otherwise seems to be holding onto a spot in case something needle-moving shakes free on the buyout market in the months ahead.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Biographers and historians have documented that Stewart suffered from severe psychological trauma, which caused digestive issues, insomnia, nightmares, shakes and sweats.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of shakes
Verb
  • Some models backstage wore classic Thom Browne brogue pumps with red, white and blue crisscross leg straps.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Kardashian added on a cropped jacket, completing her look with shield sunglasses and snakeskin Christian Louboutin pumps.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of pumps
Noun
  • In May, Reuters reported the US planned to lift sanctions as a part of the rapprochement.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Fox attorneys also accused executives at both Dominion and Smartmatic of destroying evidence in their respective cases, and sought sanctions.
    — Maddy Lauria, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sanctions
Noun
  • After lingering over spaghetti alle vongole at Ristorante Lido Azzurro, which hovers over the sea near Amalfi’s harbor, zip around the coast to sea caverns and grottos, pausing for dips in secluded spots away from the crowds.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • They’re usually used to smooth out dips in tax revenue rather than replace taxes altogether.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of dips
Noun
  • No, this film is not a perfect homage to 1970s tough-guy action flicks.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
  • While the Frenchman took the ball from Anderson and the defence and roamed all over, or found Erling Haaland with little flicks, Foden struggled to impose himself.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of flicks

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“Nods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nods. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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