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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
These kinds of inside baseball references can be too cute for their own good, whereas at its heart, the film is about something deeper than nods to cinema.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
All of the structures showcase reclaimed materials and vintage pieces, with items like antler mirrors and bearskin rugs being nods to the Wild West setting.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
The style is striking, with wooden ceiling panels curved like rock formations and plenty of nods to the natural world in the form of stone, more wood and bronze.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Among the pieces in the collection, which is now live on As Ever’s official website, Markle debuted her first two candles — both of which feature sentimental nods to her life and family.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Mangold started in 164 games for the Jets over 11 seasons and earned seven Pro Bowl nods along with two AP first-team All-Pro honors.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
The entire October 26 event — which featured nods to Black Panther, the late Diane Keaton, and more — was meant to channel a film shoot; Baz Luhrmann was even there to oversee a director’s cut.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Trevon Diggs, a 2020 second-round pick out of Alabama, has established himself as a ball-hawking cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys over the last six NFL seasons, earning back-to-back Pro Bowl nods in 2021 and 2022.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Christian Romo, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Office attire’s comeback was evident in Working for It, a theme centered on sculptural structure and nods to the ’80s.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
These kinds of inside baseball references can be too cute for their own good, whereas at its heart, the film is about something deeper than nods to cinema.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
All of the structures showcase reclaimed materials and vintage pieces, with items like antler mirrors and bearskin rugs being nods to the Wild West setting.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
The style is striking, with wooden ceiling panels curved like rock formations and plenty of nods to the natural world in the form of stone, more wood and bronze.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Among the pieces in the collection, which is now live on As Ever’s official website, Markle debuted her first two candles — both of which feature sentimental nods to her life and family.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Mangold started in 164 games for the Jets over 11 seasons and earned seven Pro Bowl nods along with two AP first-team All-Pro honors.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
The entire October 26 event — which featured nods to Black Panther, the late Diane Keaton, and more — was meant to channel a film shoot; Baz Luhrmann was even there to oversee a director’s cut.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Trevon Diggs, a 2020 second-round pick out of Alabama, has established himself as a ball-hawking cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys over the last six NFL seasons, earning back-to-back Pro Bowl nods in 2021 and 2022.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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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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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But sometimes even icons need to switch things up a bit—cue the dizzying array of flippy waves, shags, and bobs over the years.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are very few supports for parents from the government, and many families are isolated from extended relations and communities that might be able to offer a helping hand.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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One such community violence intervention in Chicago, called Create Real Economic Destiny, uses community organizations to identify the individuals most at risk of being involved in violent crime and recruit them to receive supports such as mental health care, mentorship, education and job training.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The end result promptly went viral on TikTok, with thousands of people commenting on videos showing the cast’s bows on Saturday at the Savoy Theatre in London.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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And this summer, in Lloyd's headline-making revival of Evita in London's West End, leading man Diego Andres Rodriguez took his bows in his underwear covered in blue fluid.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That said, no one was raving about these shakes, either.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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Godolkin’s actual body is only able to eat applesauce, which makes sense in light of its condition, but Cipher drinks those shakes.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For the celebratory affair at a Panaderia Don Julio pop-up in London, the model and musician mixed new Saint Laurent pumps with a dress from one of the fashion house’s early 2000s collections.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wi Sung-lac revealed no immediate progress on the lingering sanctions over THAAD, and sidestepped giving a direct answer on the submarine issue.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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China is boosting Iran in rebuilding its missile program, despite Western sanctions, according to a new report by CNN citing European intelligence sources.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Retail investors have been consistently buying dips throughout 2025, a strategy that has paid off handsomely as the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite have both climbed to all-time highs.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mic tricks, dips, splits, slides, the whole thing.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Paul goes to shake her hand but jerks it back, then gives her a left-handed handshake.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Nods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nods. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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