as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
The pod is a production of Deadline and Ridley’s Nō Studios.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Thoughtful touches were everywhere – from the Oscar Wilde book left on the shelf to the Nespresso pods and Smeg toaster.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
The work includes some necessary repairs to roofing and windows as well as the creation of flexible public spaces, including a food vending area, maker’s spaces, study pods and collaboration areas.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Feel free to remove the old seed pods and small twiggy stems.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Thoughtful touches were everywhere – from the Oscar Wilde book left on the shelf to the Nespresso pods and Smeg toaster.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
The work includes some necessary repairs to roofing and windows as well as the creation of flexible public spaces, including a food vending area, maker’s spaces, study pods and collaboration areas.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Feel free to remove the old seed pods and small twiggy stems.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
Noun
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kohberger was identified as a suspect after his DNA was found on a knife sheath left at the scene of the murders.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nine shell casings were collected at the scene.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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This includes stray rounds, shells, or empty casings.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Federal fraud indictments continue to emerge in housing and autism programs after a federal investigation first became public in the summer of 2025.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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The motel was a magnet for rock-and-rollers and folk artists seeking affordable housing close to the bustling Hollywood music scene.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Anakonda’s steel hull was built in Quito, then cut into 10 pieces and painstakingly transported some 220 miles by truck on difficult roads before being reassembled in Coca.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Noem claimed the Marinera had been attempting to evade the Coast Guard for weeks, with the crew painting a new name on the hull and changing its flag during authorities' pursuit.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The breakthrough came when the researchers introduced a minute amount of ordinary salt at a critical stage in the process, which triggered the metal to wrap around the template instead of spreading out, enabling the formation of stable nanotube shells.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Taco Bell shook up its menu in 2014 with a waffle used as a taco shell to hold eggs, cheese and meat.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Led by Sauret, the Collectibles—a capsule program of vintage timepieces celebrating the company’s history—debuted in January 2023.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Banana Republic Factory Hayden Wide-leg Pants A capsule wardrobe isn’t complete without a pair of wide-leg trousers, and this pair from Banana Republic Factory is both comfortable and flattering.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Strategically using dimmers, light-filtering and -blocking window coverings, and temperature-changing light sources also offer sensory support.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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To better insulate your home in winter, don't underestimate the power of window coverings.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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