as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
Familiar features will include the Magic Edge cantilevered dining pods – Edge Series ships feature the iconic Magic Carpet, a multi-use space that seems to float over open water – and Infinite Verandas.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Rescuers fought to save an entangled humpback whale off the coast of South Africa — in a mission complicated by prowling orcas and a protective whale pod.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Projects coming out of the pod deals will likely be produced in Spain and/or use Secuoya’s sizable infrastructure, but the movies, docs, and series will be destined for the international markets.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
With the unlikely help of the snippy Teng (Andy Yu), Morrow learns that Petrovich was sneaking out of his cryo-pod to conspire with Kavalier.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Rescuers fought to save an entangled humpback whale off the coast of South Africa — in a mission complicated by prowling orcas and a protective whale pod.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Projects coming out of the pod deals will likely be produced in Spain and/or use Secuoya’s sizable infrastructure, but the movies, docs, and series will be destined for the international markets.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
With the unlikely help of the snippy Teng (Andy Yu), Morrow learns that Petrovich was sneaking out of his cryo-pod to conspire with Kavalier.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
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Although police recovered an ample sample from the snap on the sheath, Kohberger's DNA wasn't in the government's Combined DNA Index System, known as CODIS, because he hadn't been implicated in any prior crimes.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, minimalist sheaths, à la Altuzarra and Alberta Ferretti, play up the sophisticated sheen of satin.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
28 Aug. 2025
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The messages on the bullet casings also included a mix of memes and allusions to video games.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Republican governor cited as evidence engravings on bullet casings found in the rifle that authorities believe was used in the attack, as well as messages attributed to the suspect that a roommate shared with law enforcement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated, based on 2023 data, that older adults devote a higher share of spending than the general population to groceries, housing, utilities and health care.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Economic factors such as no income tax, like the rest of Florida, and more affordable housing options also were cited as factors.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Based on the hull numbers visible in the Japanese military's photographs, the Fujian's escortS were the destroyers CNS Hangzhou and CNS Jinan.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Her hull was mostly intact, but no one was found.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The results cast doubt on whether the plumes truly carry whispers of alien life, or merely echoes of lifeless chemistry on the frozen shell.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Authorities also revealed bizarre engravings on unfired shell casings recovered at the scene.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Before the crisp autumn air officially sets in, now is the perfect time to revamp your fall capsule wardrobe with a new pair of boots.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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It is often discussed on social media as the only way to cure BII, despite a lack of scientific evidence that the capsule is a factor at all.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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At his family's home, window coverings were drawn and a pickup blocked access to the driveway.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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Laura Ashley is also collaborating with Brewers, a Royal Warrant holder, on other wall coverings that feature re-colored classics and current bestselling designs.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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