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
Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Produced by Trent Willmon (Cody Johnson) and David Mescon (Dasha, Megan Moroney, the album’s latticework of fiddle, steel guitar and acoustic guitar nods to the influence of ‘90s and 2000s female country icons such as Shania Twain and Martina McBride.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
This week, Taylor Swift hits all her marks with her 12th studio album, Young Miko delivers a sultry tune full of Afrobeats nods, and Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis team up to defend their devotional hearts.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Other stars, such as Kylie Jenner and Paris Hilton, added whimsical twists and early 2000s nods to their front-row beauty at Haider Ackermann’s first presentation for Tom Ford and Isabel Marant’s spring 2026 show, respectively.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The pair, the only players remaining from that 2019 team, have earned All-Star nods and MVP votes.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
On the more purely pop side, Man’s Best Friend by Sabrina Carpenter (the only member of the class of 2024 to return with a new LP this go-round) and Justin Bieber’s Swag seem poised for album of the year nods.
—Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth looks at Nick, nods and takes his hand.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Portugal Wine Bar & Grill in Palm Coast got nods for offering top-notch customer service and crave-worthy seafood.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 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
In her lyrics, Swift nods to the road Gallatin Pike, a turnpike for commercial traffic that stretches from East Nashville up through Hendersonville.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Produced by Trent Willmon (Cody Johnson) and David Mescon (Dasha, Megan Moroney, the album’s latticework of fiddle, steel guitar and acoustic guitar nods to the influence of ‘90s and 2000s female country icons such as Shania Twain and Martina McBride.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
This week, Taylor Swift hits all her marks with her 12th studio album, Young Miko delivers a sultry tune full of Afrobeats nods, and Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis team up to defend their devotional hearts.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Other stars, such as Kylie Jenner and Paris Hilton, added whimsical twists and early 2000s nods to their front-row beauty at Haider Ackermann’s first presentation for Tom Ford and Isabel Marant’s spring 2026 show, respectively.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The pair, the only players remaining from that 2019 team, have earned All-Star nods and MVP votes.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
On the more purely pop side, Man’s Best Friend by Sabrina Carpenter (the only member of the class of 2024 to return with a new LP this go-round) and Justin Bieber’s Swag seem poised for album of the year nods.
—Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth looks at Nick, nods and takes his hand.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Portugal Wine Bar & Grill in Palm Coast got nods for offering top-notch customer service and crave-worthy seafood.
—Miami Herald, 26 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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Strings play a unison A that quavers under the pressure of sawing bows.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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The little bows that tie everything together are just the cherry on top.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dessert menu is also extensive, including cakes and shakes.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Over the past decade, In-N-Out has phased out some artificial dyes, flavors and ingredients within its beverages, shakes and condiments.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Humanity pumps 40 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere each year.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Miley Cyrus pulled ivory Paris Texas pumps for a Schiaparelli gown at Tribeca.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Head Start programs with grant cycles that begin in October will likely experience disruptions in the short term, according to First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy nonprofit focused on supports for women and children.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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This includes the Texas Family First pilot program, which received $23 million in state funding to continue the program aimed at preventing children from entering foster care through supports such as mental health and behavioral health services.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Past patterns suggest that when a president’s approval dips below 50 percent, their party may face setbacks in congressional contests, especially in battleground areas where independents and moderates hold sway.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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And the Stars were less dominant in his five-on-five minutes, primarily due to defensive dips.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Manuel Tique, a 32-year-old humanitarian worker, is among a growing number of foreign nationals detained by Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian government as Venezuela faces economic sanctions and political isolation from the United States and Europe.—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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With the victory, Babiš would join the ranks of Prime Ministers Viktor Orbán of Hungary and Robert Fico of Slovakia, whose countries have refused to provide military aid to Ukraine, continue to import Russian oil and oppose European Union sanctions on Russia.—
Karel Janicek,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 1984 season is an homage to slasher flicks from the age of Aqua Net, the films that attracted mainstream mass audiences to the genre with shock and awe.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Once again Hallmark is ushering us into cozy season with a lineup of brand-new Fall Into Love flicks, including one that has gone to the birds.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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