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
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
The price cleverly nods to Bichette's $126 million Mets contract, and all proceeds are dedicated to his charity.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Irvin was cemented as a star corner for the Rams at this point in his career, earning Pro Bowl nods in 1985 and 1986, the latter of which he was named first-team All-Pro yet again.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The see-through base keeps things modern, while the colorful designs nods to the iconic Nike logo often seen on the pitch and the world's top players.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
The ’90s are so back this summer, and this simple look nods at the decade while modernizing the look.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
Minions & Monsters nods to the Academy snubs with a recurring gag imagining a Minion director receiving a Golden Banana trophy.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
The graphic also nods to textiles with a design that appears stitched together.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The final result is a collection of treats, toys, and wearables that are filled with fun nods to Fieri's impressive career.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
On Friday, Ohtani handed back over pitch-calling duties, communicating with head shakes and nods instead of the PitchCom buttons on his arm.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
The price cleverly nods to Bichette's $126 million Mets contract, and all proceeds are dedicated to his charity.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Irvin was cemented as a star corner for the Rams at this point in his career, earning Pro Bowl nods in 1985 and 1986, the latter of which he was named first-team All-Pro yet again.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The see-through base keeps things modern, while the colorful designs nods to the iconic Nike logo often seen on the pitch and the world's top players.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
The ’90s are so back this summer, and this simple look nods at the decade while modernizing the look.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
Minions & Monsters nods to the Academy snubs with a recurring gag imagining a Minion director receiving a Golden Banana trophy.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
The graphic also nods to textiles with a design that appears stitched together.
—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The final result is a collection of treats, toys, and wearables that are filled with fun nods to Fieri's impressive career.
—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
22 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.
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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.
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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.
Noun
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The press cabin contains 14 lie-flat pods, including large tan leather seats with luxury features such as lumbar supports and massage functions.
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Officers were housed in a one-story structure atop the deck, which also featured antiaircraft guns and a kitchen, while crew quarters were in the concrete supports.
Noun
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The teensy blueberries, dainty scalloped edges, and slender bows give off a sweet, romantic energy.
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So, upon seeing him each day, Blubaugh lies face-down on the ground and bows in Imai’s presence.
Noun
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Top-selling items included protein shakes, trash bags and cat treats, according to Numerator, which looks at spending from more than 59,000 households.
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Despite the growth of bars, ready-to-drink shakes and high-protein foods, protein powder remains the dominant format in this category.
Verb
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At the same time, the heart pumps more blood to help regulate body temperature.
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Another way that Sheridan pumps projects out is by avoiding typical industry practices.
Noun
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Even as the communist country proposes reforms, the United States continues a pressure campaign, ramping up economic sanctions and maintaining an oil embargo that has plunged much of the island into darkness.
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Ukraine's attacks damaged specialized equipment that is often sourced abroad, making repairs time-consuming and expensive as workarounds or replacements are sought by evading sanctions.
Noun
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The sidewalk in front of my house had some lips and dips that could’ve compelled me to rent heavy equipment and get to work.
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Layered dips are an easy way to impress your guests, and this bright taco dip is a great option.
Noun
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The design of this weather cover could not be closer to the flying saucer designs that have flown across screens in sci-fi flicks for the 1950s and '60s to today.
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This kinda got buried with a bad release date by Neon just as audiences were seeing other indie flicks instead like Obsession and Backrooms.
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“Nods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nods. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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