as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
From the near-panoramic window of our room at the Spindrift, we were greeted each morning by sea otters floating on their backs in the kelp beds, pods of dolphins arcing through the swell and the occasional seal hauled out on a nearby promontory.
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Alexandra Genova, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
The pod is a production of Deadline and Ridley’s Nō Studios.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
In a corner of their enormous high-rise apartment, interrupting the deep jewel tones of the traditional decor, stands a pod that’s used mainly for virtual socializing, but also for other things.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
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Alexandra Genova, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
The pod is a production of Deadline and Ridley’s Nō Studios.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
In a corner of their enormous high-rise apartment, interrupting the deep jewel tones of the traditional decor, stands a pod that’s used mainly for virtual socializing, but also for other things.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
Noun
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This overall slender shape has a rough sheath.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Investigators recovered approximately seven shell casings at the scene.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Officers from the Hartford Police Department responded to the scene and found several cartridge casings on Jefferson Street where the stabbing and shooting occurred, court records show.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rule targets mixed-status households, in which some members are citizens and some are not, and prevents the entire household from receiving housing.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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On and on the TaxWatch report goes, listing higher and higher costs of housing, groceries, rent, utilities and child care.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Royal Romance, also featuring a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, can hold up to 14 passengers across seven staterooms and space for 21 crew.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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From there, a renovation inspired by hulls, portholes, and other nifty ship mechanics unfolded, full speed ahead.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Raw shell eggs were stored above the green peppers in the walk-in cooler.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ikner then uploaded a photo of 12-gauge shotgun shells.—
Jeff Burlew,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Glover also got a chance to test out the manual controls on the capsule ahead of future missions.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The four-day homebound cruise ended with an on-target reentry, with the Orion capsule reaching a top speed of some 24,661 mph, just shy of the all-time human speed record set on the Apollo 10 mission returning from the Moon in 1969.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Zavalov has been involved in projects that include installing a shade covering at the Ramona Montessori Children’s House & Elementary school on Ninth Street in Ramona.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The temperature at first pitch was 37 degrees and continued to drop, with players wearing full sleeves and many wearing head coverings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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