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
Christian Romo, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
According to The Cut’s Mia Mercado, who had a $241 dinner at 1587 Prime recently, the menu and decor are chock full of sly nods to the co-owners.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Its Tie-Dye pizza, made with tomato, vodka and pesto sauces, nods to both Italian American heritage and modern experimentation.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
In a room, these elements aren’t just nods to the past.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Also keep an eye out for two reggae legends, King Jammy (King Jammy Unites the Nation with Dub) and Niney the Observer (Niney the Observer), both of whom could earn their first Grammy nods.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Warner got his first of four first-team All-Pro nods in 2020, and has been on the first-team All-Pro team in each of the past three seasons.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Spanning an entire city block on René-Lévesque Boulevard, this 950-room grande dame nods to the 1960s with pops of bold color, geometric light fixtures, graphic rugs, and Eero Aarnio–style ball chairs.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Other nods to Hawaii were incorporated into the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
But in the form of its Peterborough boot, Church’s has managed to make a boot that merely nods to its equestrian heritage rather than shouting it.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
According to The Cut’s Mia Mercado, who had a $241 dinner at 1587 Prime recently, the menu and decor are chock full of sly nods to the co-owners.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Its Tie-Dye pizza, made with tomato, vodka and pesto sauces, nods to both Italian American heritage and modern experimentation.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
In a room, these elements aren’t just nods to the past.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Also keep an eye out for two reggae legends, King Jammy (King Jammy Unites the Nation with Dub) and Niney the Observer (Niney the Observer), both of whom could earn their first Grammy nods.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Warner got his first of four first-team All-Pro nods in 2020, and has been on the first-team All-Pro team in each of the past three seasons.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Spanning an entire city block on René-Lévesque Boulevard, this 950-room grande dame nods to the 1960s with pops of bold color, geometric light fixtures, graphic rugs, and Eero Aarnio–style ball chairs.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Other nods to Hawaii were incorporated into the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nods
Verb
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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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These delicate velvet bows are slightly understated; pin them to the tree in lieu of ornaments for a charming coquettish vibe or have the two join forces for maximum drama.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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Stores have cleared out their spooky decor and swapped it for tinsel and bows, and my shopping senses are tingling.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the video, the animals can be seen ransacking the establishment to satisfy their cravings, snacking on protein shakes, coffee and supplements.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The investigation included both ready-to-drink shakes and powders intended for blending into smoothies.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The sculptural heel on the patent leather pumps measures around four inches, but Ferragamo also offers the style in a shorter version, with a kitten heel measuring two inches.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The sound pumps loud and clear enough to fill any room or outdoor hangout.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This eliminates the need for temporary supports and allows longer spans without intermediate piers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Crowdfunding groceries is a last-mile solution in a system where wages, benefits, and public supports haven’t fully bridged the gap.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pick up fresh pasta, sushi, juices, dips, and salads to take home, or order a pizza from the shop’s in-house restaurant Cooper’s Wood-Fired Kitchen.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Consider using dips Maybe your child wants to try something new, but taking a whole bite of a new dish is super scary to them.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The political damage from years of sanctions can already be seen within Iranian society, analysts say.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Despite months of military build-up, the escalation into a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukrainian territory in February 2022 and the subsequent imposition of sweeping and continuously expanding sanctions came as a major shock to thousands of transnational corporations.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At other times, he was involved in more build-up play, with first-time flicks around the corner particularly effective in moving Arsenal upfield quickly.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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See fly fishing flicks The 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour will make a stop Sunday in Fayetteville at TheatreSquared.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Nods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nods. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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