as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pods
Peak whale watching season is between July and October—but resident pods of dolphins and sea turtles live in the warm, protected waters year-round.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The pods are generated using AI based on different presets to reflect how much pressure is on the foot, with less cushioning at the ball of the foot and considerably more at the heel.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
It is also believed to be one of the largest pods of orcas ever recorded off the Northumberland coast.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Adults also feed on blossoms, pods and stems.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 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
For years, Keurig’s pods have been dogged by questions about waste, leaving an opening for a competitor with a more environmentally-friendly product.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 June 2026
For the general public that just wants to get around, transport pods have never been better.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Although this was clearly a very important issue to Sara, she still got engaged to Ben in the pods.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The pods are generated using AI based on different presets to reflect how much pressure is on the foot, with less cushioning at the ball of the foot and considerably more at the heel.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
It is also believed to be one of the largest pods of orcas ever recorded off the Northumberland coast.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Adults also feed on blossoms, pods and stems.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 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
For years, Keurig’s pods have been dogged by questions about waste, leaving an opening for a competitor with a more environmentally-friendly product.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 June 2026
For the general public that just wants to get around, transport pods have never been better.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Although this was clearly a very important issue to Sara, she still got engaged to Ben in the pods.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pods
Noun
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bullet casings and additional rounds of unspent ammunition were littered on the floor beneath the window and a couch near where Jennings had fired from, authorities said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Investigators are currently processing two guns and comparing them to shell casings found at the scene, Trinley said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Other features include a playground, basketball court and overhang grid-style coverings to create more shade.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The legislation includes measures that ban ICE agents from wearing face coverings, prohibit ICE activity on city property, limit Philadelphia police collaboration with ICE and strengthen protections against discrimination based on citizenship and immigration status.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The Colorado State Patrol is asking for any witnesses or anyone who may know the whereabouts of a 2014 to 2016 dark blue or black Jeep Wrangler with damage to one of the foglight housings on the front bumper.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The working dimensions of Chisholm Ranch include rich pasture paddocks, white-fenced and stretching into the undulating distance, letting horses live outdoors, while barns and other housings provide shelter as required.—
Nielsen Dinwoodie,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Gulets with their hulls for that money will give you much more, believe me.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The third and fourth hulls already under construction at the Franklin shipyard.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Noun
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So do the large pink or queen conch, the fighting conch, the tulip band shell, the helmet shells and the cask shells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The massive gun, which was transported in two pieces and took as many as eight hours to set up, could hurl 360-pound shells as far as 14 miles.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas have released limited-edition collections inspired by the tournament, while brands—including Levi’s—are getting in on the game with collaborative capsules.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Cool Factor’s ability not only to have several cryotherapy capsules already in place, but also to cross the border and operate in Mexico, was a major requirement for Shimada.—
Shaun Goodwin
June 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2026
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“Pods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pods. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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