as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
According to investigators with the Allegheny County Police Department, 44-year-old Tyrone Good was moved from solitary confinement at the jail into a general population pod just 20 minutes before he was beaten to death on May 13.
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Mike Darnay, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Adults also feed on blossoms, pods and stems.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Pinch Off Faded Flowers or Cut Back To ensure continuous production, Anna Ohler, the owner of Bright Lane Gardens, suggests pinching off any faded flowers, including the seed pod.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Okra is a perennial plant native to dry, tropical regions, and is prized for its beautiful blooms and delicious pods.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
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Mike Darnay, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Adults also feed on blossoms, pods and stems.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Pinch Off Faded Flowers or Cut Back To ensure continuous production, Anna Ohler, the owner of Bright Lane Gardens, suggests pinching off any faded flowers, including the seed pod.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Okra is a perennial plant native to dry, tropical regions, and is prized for its beautiful blooms and delicious pods.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
Noun
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Police found a leather Ka-Bar sheath in the bed with Goncalves and Mogen that prosecutors later said had Kohberger's DNA on it.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Noun
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But prosecutors say that police collected 37 shell casings from the scene, not 30.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Workers open the casing and pull out the battery’s core parts — the electrodes — while these are still completely intact.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Every day that weighs heavily on Paul Beattie, who took pride in delivering quality housing for thousands of customers for years and enjoyed an impeccable reputation in the housing industry and the community.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Still, recent changes to the student loan system are likely to saddle many borrowers with larger payments, making competing bills for housing, health care and other expenses only harder to meet, experts say.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
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The displacement hull, developed with input from Emirates Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup team, has also been engineered for optimal hydrogeneration and speed.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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Fast moving debris has the potential to penetrate or deform a spacecraft's hull, damaging critical systems or even triggering a catastrophic rupture.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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Seventeen 9mm shell casings were recovered from the scene.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Dec. 2025
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Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket Every camper needs a just-in-case shell, and the Helium Rain Jacket is the gold standard.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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These sleek knee-high boots are a must-have for your capsule wardrobe this winter.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Dec. 2025
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Each coil generates a magnetic force that can push or pull the capsule in any direction.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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This sweet and juicy covering has some nutritional benefits too.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
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Agents have consistently been seen wearing face coverings and have faced allegations of excessive force.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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