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
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Her The Wife nods and supports, all knowingly without deceiving the emotional truths of the narrative.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Its origins are a little muddy, but food historians believe black bottom pie dates back to the 1940s in Louisiana or Oklahoma, and suspect that its name nods to the dark, swampy land that lines the Mississippi River in those states.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
And muerto nods to their culture, where death is not a morbid subject.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The bar’s signature Brunello Bloody Mary nods to the hotel’s long-standing history as the drink's inventors and remains a house classic, richer and more savory than most, thanks to the wine-forward twist.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Other nods to motorsport include carbon fiber elements, red accents, and a custom windshield frame in Ferrari’s famous Giallo Modena yellow.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The park nods to his legacy with Lamar’s Libations, a refreshment stand named in his honor.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The Crew-13 mission patch includes visual nods to the insignia worn by Apollo 13 astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert in April 1970.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Christian Romo, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The launch of the guacamole coincides with a brand refresh for Tostitos, whose packaging recently underwent a modernized redesign that features nods to corn kernels and cobs tucked into the graphics.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Her The Wife nods and supports, all knowingly without deceiving the emotional truths of the narrative.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Its origins are a little muddy, but food historians believe black bottom pie dates back to the 1940s in Louisiana or Oklahoma, and suspect that its name nods to the dark, swampy land that lines the Mississippi River in those states.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
And muerto nods to their culture, where death is not a morbid subject.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The bar’s signature Brunello Bloody Mary nods to the hotel’s long-standing history as the drink's inventors and remains a house classic, richer and more savory than most, thanks to the wine-forward twist.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Other nods to motorsport include carbon fiber elements, red accents, and a custom windshield frame in Ferrari’s famous Giallo Modena yellow.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The park nods to his legacy with Lamar’s Libations, a refreshment stand named in his honor.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The Crew-13 mission patch includes visual nods to the insignia worn by Apollo 13 astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert in April 1970.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 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.
—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.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Eliza Berman,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Practical supports, like childcare and debt relief, are also essential to ensure more residents can fully participate in the economy.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Indeterminate tomatoes grow big and need sturdy supports or trellises to keep them in line.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Small blue bows were added to the bodice of the dress and at the waist, cascading in bunches.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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There were also shots of the Funny Girl star standing alone, as well as some of a white cake with pink bows all around.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The menu includes shakes, like a Strawberry Shortcake Krunch, as well as boba refreshers and iced coffees.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bring cash for soft-serve cones, shakes, sundaes, or slushies.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hypermart pumps, and off-brand gas stations, offered the same gasoline at far cheaper prices, as much as 80 cents in recent weeks, according to the agency.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff pumps his fist after the Sabres' 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of their first-round series at TD Garden in Boston on Friday.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
Noun
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For Maleki, what makes this moment different is not sanctions alone, but the convergence of sanctions, naval blockade and aggressive secondary enforcement.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The names of the individuals and entities hit with the sanctions were not immediately clear.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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While many media streaming sticks can work to some extent when plugged into a TV's USB port, their performance isn’t reliable and can be prone to crashes and reboots due to power dips.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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The product design for the pull-on skinny and flare denim sought to tackle frequent fit issues women have with jeans—such as waist gaps and hip dips—with waist-smoothing paneling and padding and contour seaming to lift and round wearers’ hips.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Nods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nods. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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