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pod

noun

ˈpäd

Definition of pod

as in sheath

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it a fuel pod

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Recent Examples of pod For a less slippery result, choose smaller pods, and cook them quickly over high heat. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 July 2026 After picking up the first pod, the servicing spacecraft will rendezvous with its first client satellite, lining up precisely with the client to install the pod into its engine compartment. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026 Sensing a rare viewing opportunity, the team followed the pod by boat. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 July 2026 Composed of three treehouse-style pods that are connected by decks, this villa includes floor-to-ceiling windows that afford sweeping views of the island’s Major Harbor area. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pod

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Noun

Following the stabbings, Kohberger fled the scene, but left trace amounts of DNA on a knife sheath, which authorities used to identify him as a suspect.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Definition of sheath

Noun

Removing the casing allows engineers to use a much larger fan without making the engine excessively heavy.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
According to the Chicago Tribune, there were more than 60 rifle casings present at the intersection of South Calumet Avenue and 51st Street on Thursday night, as well as police tape across the entrance to the train station.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of casing

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Using Section 8 housing does not equate to someone being a bad person, Carruthers said.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
The rule would cover at least hundreds of billions of dollars in federal grants, touching everything from food stamp benefits and housing assistance to small business loans and funding for the arts.

— Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of housing

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Another tactic is treating ship hulls with special paint that thwarts unwanted hitchhikers from latching on.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Dedicated internal storage compartments inside the hull safely hold spent nuclear fuel elements and operational waste throughout the plant’s working life.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of hull

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Investigators recovered numerous pieces of evidence, including pieces of clothing, fired shell casings, DNA swabs and bullet fragments collected from Cherry’s body, according to the report.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Thirteen shell casings have been recovered, and investigators believe there were four handguns, police said in the document.

— Joe Kottke, NBC news, 31 July 2026

Definition of shell

Noun

That second docking port could also be used by a visiting crew, flying on a short trip to Salyut 6 on a new Soyuz and returning home on the host crew's original capsule.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 29 July 2026
The whole point of curating a capsule is to mitigate the cycle of clothing fatigue and overspending and instead lean into versatile, hardworking pieces that complement your lifestyle—so take these as suggestions, not mandates.

— India Roby, Glamour, 28 July 2026

Definition of capsule

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During her time there, Jamie worked with a broad range of actors across film and television, serving as both a covering agent and representing her own roster of clients.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
The article clarifies that prohibiting a bonnet, a private hair covering, differs fundamentally from discriminating against natural Black hair.

— Tee Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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