as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
The pod is a production of Deadline and Ridley’s Nō Studios.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Thoughtful touches were everywhere – from the Oscar Wilde book left on the shelf to the Nespresso pods and Smeg toaster.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
The work includes some necessary repairs to roofing and windows as well as the creation of flexible public spaces, including a food vending area, maker’s spaces, study pods and collaboration areas.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Feel free to remove the old seed pods and small twiggy stems.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Thoughtful touches were everywhere – from the Oscar Wilde book left on the shelf to the Nespresso pods and Smeg toaster.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
The work includes some necessary repairs to roofing and windows as well as the creation of flexible public spaces, including a food vending area, maker’s spaces, study pods and collaboration areas.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Feel free to remove the old seed pods and small twiggy stems.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
Noun
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The team also developed a proprietary nozzle that produces core-and-sheath beads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Police recovered a firearm at the scene, as well as spent shell casings that appeared to match the firearm.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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Investigators quickly identified Armstrong, then 35, as a suspect after surveillance footage showed her vehicle near the scene shortly before the shooting and forensic evidence tied a gun registered to her to shell casings at the scene.—
Kiah Collier,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Delays in environmental review have a direct impact on the delivery of housing.—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Arreguín on Sunday takes over the role which can have a major influence in deciding the fate of what homelessness and housing bills make it through the Legislature and what those proposals say.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The 1922 Lancia Lambda, for example, pioneered a unitary monocoque body inspired by a ocean-going ship’s hull.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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The fast-displacement vessel, done up in a sleek, contemporary design, is made entirely of aluminum with a striking shiny gray finish on the hull.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2026
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Her image as an onstage bad girl was weaponized against her, with fans threatening her life at concerts, leaving at one point shotgun shells on the stage during Hole performances, referring to the manner of Cobain’s death.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Raw shell eggs were improperly stored above the vegetables.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Zeagoo Button-Down Shirt Every capsule wardrobe should include a button-down shirt.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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People flood the supplement booths, listening to intense sales pitches on why their capsule, tablet or tincture is the best.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The suspects appeared to be wearing dark-colored clothing, with black hooded sweatshirts and black face coverings.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2026
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Parham was last seen wearing a black-and-gray knitted hat, gray face covering, white coat, camouflage pants, black boots and a camo-pattern backpack.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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