as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
Edamame, Soybeans, and Soy Products Edamame is an immature soybean in green pods.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
His pairings came from those pods and his team won comfortably, but subsequent American captains discontinued the practice.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Unlike other major cities, like New York City, where coffee shops and local delis have coffee cups for a low price, Portlandians embrace coffee culture at home, with nearly one in four owning an electric grinder and more than a quarter using single-cup or pod brewers.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
During the process of making vanilla extract, opened vanilla bean pods soak in a liquid (often a high-proof spirit like vodka or bourbon) to infuse it with vanilla flavor and aroma.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
His pairings came from those pods and his team won comfortably, but subsequent American captains discontinued the practice.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Unlike other major cities, like New York City, where coffee shops and local delis have coffee cups for a low price, Portlandians embrace coffee culture at home, with nearly one in four owning an electric grinder and more than a quarter using single-cup or pod brewers.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
During the process of making vanilla extract, opened vanilla bean pods soak in a liquid (often a high-proof spirit like vodka or bourbon) to infuse it with vanilla flavor and aroma.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
Noun
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Kohberger bought a Ka-Bar brand knife and Ka-Bar leather knife sheath on Amazon in March 2022, according to prosecutors.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
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His models could have been downloaded from Zelda, with cargo pants that held axes and sword sheaths remade in fabric.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors said detectives found the Sub Compact 9mm handgun inside the satchel, which matches the caliber and bullet casing found at the scene of the shooting, adding that an empty magazine was found inside the handgun.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The animals mostly settled on the metal casings rather than the explosive material, likely reducing their exposure to harmful chemicals.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He's spent years trying to bring attention to how a lack of services for mental health disorders, affordable housing and policies that prevent renter evictions all directly contribute to Arizona's growing number of heat victims.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Solving housing crisis on Earth The current housing crisis is deepened by conventional construction’s inability to meet soaring demand due to its high cost and slow pace.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The vessel’s profile shows clean lines, copious glass across four decks, pools, and a silver hull.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
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To aid in carrying these out, the MASC has two thin hulls for seakeeping and speed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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The shell appeared brighter in the northeast and southwest, with a fainter arc connecting the two regions to the northwest, outlining the outer edge.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Its durable hard shell protects your belongings from rough handling, and the smooth wheels make airport navigation a breeze.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s all thanks to Fever’s status as both a capsule of early aughts emo and a road map for the pop-leaning explosion that would go on to include artists like Gym Class Heroes and Cobra Starship.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Unlike chocolate bars, the capsules provide a concentrated dose without sugar or fat.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Kat Abughazaleh, a former journalist also running for Congress, was pushed to the ground by a federal law enforcement agent in a camouflage uniform wearing a full face covering, sunglasses and a helmet during the same protest, video by CNN affiliate WBBM showed.—
Whitney Wild,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Simply remove the quick-drying fleece wrap covering and throw it in the washing machine when necessary.—
Lola Mendez,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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