as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
While in the pods, Klein formed a connection with fellow castmate Nicole Stevens, but as their dynamic progressed, Stevens’ relationship with Benaiah Grunewald-Bridey also blossomed.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 17 July 2025
Learn to recognize new buds versus seed pods or new flowers will be reduced.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
The beauty of the little camera pod is the extremely strong magnetic mounting system which will stick to just about anything metal, making the Goo 3 capable of shots from angles that no other action camera can match.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Keep quarters or laundry pods in the front snap pocket and use the adjustable shoulder straps to carry the bag.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 17 July 2025
Learn to recognize new buds versus seed pods or new flowers will be reduced.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
The beauty of the little camera pod is the extremely strong magnetic mounting system which will stick to just about anything metal, making the Goo 3 capable of shots from angles that no other action camera can match.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Keep quarters or laundry pods in the front snap pocket and use the adjustable shoulder straps to carry the bag.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
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Per the affidavit, DNA was found on a knife sheath located at the scene of the crime.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Each of them suffered multiple stab wounds from a large knife, believed to be the Ka-Bar that came from a leather sheath found next to Mogen's body.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Officials said deputies found multiple shell casings at the scene and later learned that four other gunshot victims checked into area hospitals.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Working with the Miami Gardens and Miami Beach police departments, detectives linked the gun used in the shooting back to Warren Pollock through shell casings from a shooting that took place in 2021 in Miami Gardens.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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Park Superintendent Ed Keable said on Sunday that the visitor center, gas station, a wastewater treatment plant, an administrative building and some employee housing were among the dozens of structures lost.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Flames from the Dragon Bravo Fire engulfed the lodge, visitor center, gas station, wastewater treatment plant, administrative offices, and employee housing, according to park Superintendent Ed Keable.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The deployment of the Prince of Wales comes amid an intensifying naval rivalry between the United States—which operates the world's largest fleet of aircraft carriers—and China—which possesses the world's largest naval force by hull count—in the Pacific.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The traditional exterior remains largely unchanged, with a navy blue hull, a cream superstructure, and a distinctive long bow.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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Monday’s practice is taking place with players wearing shells before full pads come on at Tuesday’s session, which will surely ramp up the physicality of drills, allowing for a true assessment of trench play.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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The Rival 3 Gen 2 features an ambidextrous, six-button design, presented in a matte ABS plastic shell that measures 1.5 by 2.7 by 4.8 inches (HWD).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 July 2025
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Brackley said Angela had been on medication (clindamycin) for a sinus infection and alleged Craig had emptied one of the capsules and refilled it with potassium cyanide.—
Melissa Gray,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Baumgartner, a long-time skydiver and extreme sports enthusiast, reached world fame on Oct. 14, 2012 after skydiving 128,000 feet (39 km) from a tiny capsule suspended under a high-altitude balloon.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
18 July 2025
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Sisal is a natural floor covering made from the tough fibers of the agave sisalana plant.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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After the suit was filed, Suffolk County revised its policy to allow religious coverings — such as hijabs, yarmulkes and turbans — to be worn during booking photos and while in custody, unless exceptional circumstances apply, according to Fahmy’s lawyers.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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