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
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Kobe takes a half-beat, smiles, and nods.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 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
The interior decor nods to a nautical theme, with a whiskey lounge and the option for patio seating.
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Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
The others have all won multiple All-Star nods.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
For the coupe, the monstrous mill is displayed below a transparent panel that nods to the 1963 split-window Sting Ray.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Her performance as the eccentric and self-obsessed school principal has earned James a 2026 Critics Choice Award for best supporting actress in a comedy series, as well as four Emmy nominations and nods at the Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards and Gotham Awards.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
This marks deBessonet’s second season of programming at the Lincoln Center Theater, following Ragtime, which won the Tony Award for best revival, nods for two of its leading actors and a nominee for deBessonet’s direction.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Kobe takes a half-beat, smiles, and nods.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 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
The interior decor nods to a nautical theme, with a whiskey lounge and the option for patio seating.
—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
The others have all won multiple All-Star nods.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
For the coupe, the monstrous mill is displayed below a transparent panel that nods to the 1963 split-window Sting Ray.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Her performance as the eccentric and self-obsessed school principal has earned James a 2026 Critics Choice Award for best supporting actress in a comedy series, as well as four Emmy nominations and nods at the Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards and Gotham Awards.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 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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On the other were calls to shift resources away from policing and toward social supports and services.
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Build office- and home-based supports that make systems flexible enough to let their strengths show.
Noun
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The heels feature translucent PVC material with tiny grosgrain ribbon bows in black, an open toe, and a snap closure ankle strap.
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Skip fake florals, door bows, and chimes, which can look cheap or annoy neighbors.
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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For Day 5 at Ascot Racecourse, the royal wore the same Eliot Zed pumps from the day before.
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The Griz constantly pumps the rod to get his bait darting forward and then dropping back.
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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Yamal’s flicks and tricks in his 45-minute appearance were almost enough to make memories for life, while Oyarzabal should have completed his hat-trick (both players would be substituted at the break).
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The centre-back scored six goals in 28 Bundesliga appearances on loan at Hamburg last season, including towering headers and clever backheel flicks.
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“Nods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nods. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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