as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
The press cabin contains 14 lie-flat pods, including large tan leather seats with luxury features such as lumbar supports and massage functions.
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Signature Spa Experienceoffers any 50 minute treatment plus a day pass to the Thermal Hydrotherapy Circuit, cabana pool and the beach for $199, while the Touchless Wellness Trio includes Cryotherapy and the Somadome meditation pod for $199.
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Connie Ogle
june 30,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
This part of the Maldives is known for its healthy coral gardens, enormous schools of reef fish, 100-strong pods of dolphins, abundance of sea turtles, and sensational channel dives.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Watch On Those of a certain age might recall the first spectacular trailers opening with images of a 23rd-century domed city sparkling with water features and bright white buildings connected by transparent transportation tubes filled with bullet-like people pods.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Signature Spa Experienceoffers any 50 minute treatment plus a day pass to the Thermal Hydrotherapy Circuit, cabana pool and the beach for $199, while the Touchless Wellness Trio includes Cryotherapy and the Somadome meditation pod for $199.
—
Connie Ogle
june 30,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
This part of the Maldives is known for its healthy coral gardens, enormous schools of reef fish, 100-strong pods of dolphins, abundance of sea turtles, and sensational channel dives.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Watch On Those of a certain age might recall the first spectacular trailers opening with images of a 23rd-century domed city sparkling with water features and bright white buildings connected by transparent transportation tubes filled with bullet-like people pods.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
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During his burial, an iron sword in a leather sheath was placed across his chest, with a spear next to him.
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Michelle revealed her midi-length sheath dress had an unexpected optical illusion detail at the bottom.
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At least six shell casings were recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham.
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During the investigation, shell casings found at the scene were later compared to a firearm Craig admitted belonged to him, the release said.
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The housing bill, formally called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, can still become law if Trump neither signs it nor vetoes it in 10 days, excluding Sundays.
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In the past, many housing developers have shied away from building affordable housing because assembling the subsidies needed to make construction profitable is challenging.
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This process involves removing fuel, managing radiological controls, separating the hull, demilitarizing, and recycling.
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Although the video does include a rig that involves drilling a mast beam (or thwart) into the canoe’s upper hull edge ( or gunwales), there is also a route that instead uses clamps.
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Officials say 850,000 firework shells will be launched from 10 sites, with the president calling it the largest fireworks show in history.
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Multiple moons in the outer solar system — Saturn's Enceladus and Jupiter's Europa, for example — host big liquid-water oceans beneath their icy shells.
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Pierre Gasly’s Drivers Club pop-up at the Old Truman Brewery brings exclusive access to his latest capsule collection, blending fashion scarcity with motorsport fandom.
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These attributes feel increasingly resonant for the fashion industry, whose demands have only continued to expand due to the churn of seasonal, pre-seasonal, resort, special collaborations, and capsule collections.
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There’s no covering that up at a BBQ full of people standing around a hot grill.
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Use window coverings One simple action people can take at home is to block out as much sunlight as possible from coming through windows.
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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