as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
The birthplace of the American Revolution will bring its pods to the city to help singles find love, with Nick and Vanessa Lachey returning as hosts.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Various engineers seeking superior grip performance have employed biomimicry in their designs, which have been inspired by seed pods, elephant trunks, lobster tails (in fact, using actual lobster tails), and, of course, octopus limbs.
—New Atlas, 13 May 2026
One of McElroy’s pod mates switched beds with her.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026
That can create logistical problems and contribute to overcrowded pods.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Various engineers seeking superior grip performance have employed biomimicry in their designs, which have been inspired by seed pods, elephant trunks, lobster tails (in fact, using actual lobster tails), and, of course, octopus limbs.
—New Atlas, 13 May 2026
One of McElroy’s pod mates switched beds with her.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026
That can create logistical problems and contribute to overcrowded pods.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
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Actor Cate Blanchett, here gracing the May 16 screening of James Gray’s Paper Tiger, definitely got the memo on the merits of the black sheath, and has kept the whole train/no-train/big-dress/little-dress debate begun at last year’s festival down to a dull roar.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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This week, the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger in Norway announced its recent acquisition of a magnificent sheath, thanks to a curious hiker out for a walk one morning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Investigators found shell casings from the scene and obtained surveillance footage showing a black sedan involved in the shooting.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Also, at the new stations the pathway between the train tracks and the escalator casings is significantly narrower than at the older stations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Recovery housing providers often help residents resolve these issues because many are still rebuilding the ability to manage appointments, paperwork and daily responsibilities consistently.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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What’s needed for housing affordability to improve further is a more balanced economic expansion, driven by job and wage growth, rather than the stock market.—
Conor Sen,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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The tank carried a crew of 5, including the driver, radio operator/hull machine gunner, commander, gunner, and loader.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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The crew slowed to let the family watch the whales surface and dive close to the hull.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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With the war between New Jersey and Shah of Iran impersonator Phil Leotardo ending in dramatic fashion, Tony can now breathe a brief sigh of relief, though his crew now looks like a shell of its former self and there are looming indictments hanging over our favorite mob boss's head.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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That is because this Jovian moon is thought to host a global subsurface ocean that possibly harbors some of the essential elements for life under its thick and icy shell, including complex organic chemicals and water.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The Minnesota Department of Health said two Minnesotans became ill with salmonella in April after taking moringa capsules from the brand TNVitamins that was purchased from Amazon, specifically the powder capsule supplements from Lot 2793, with an expiration date of February 2028.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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In a video, SpaceX announced that cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang, who financed a private polar spaceflight with SpaceX on a Dragon capsule called Fram2 in 2025, will lead a flyby around Mars sometime in the future.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
22 May 2026
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On paper, certain design elements shouldn’t make sense, like the vine wallpaper mixed with cloth foliage fabric wall coverings, or the houndstooth wallpaper in a bathroom that’s already an alchemy of half a dozen different tile patterns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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It's specified that shade coverings may not exceed 8'x8'x6', so as not to interfere with lifeguards' sight of the water out of safety concerns for those recreating in the ocean.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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