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pods

noun

plural of pod

as in sheaths

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

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Recent Examples of pods However, the available images do not establish whether the pods represent a permanent upgrade, a testing configuration, or an operational capability. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 Despite the premium price point, with an average order value of more than $3,000, demand for Eight Sleep’s pods continues to grow. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 All in all, three different hues of light green are used throughout the colorway, which also mixes in New Balance-appropriate gray while using contrasting red elements on the shoe’s signature Abzorb SBS cushioning pods. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 In Cook Inlet, the data center would be made up of 66 pods and more than 300 tidal turbines. — Ryan Green, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026 Spanning nearly 37,700 square feet, the complex includes hydrotherapy pools, hot and cold plunges, Vichy showers, sound meditation pods, and four distinct saunas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Advertisement The architects of New Stanford might’ve avoided all of the above and still meaningfully included women by running parallel exercises in separate pods. — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 Coffee brewed using plastic pods can release plastic microparticles into hot beverages, says Paul Dawson, PhD, food scientist and professor at Clemson University. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026 But a lot of reading today happens in diverse pods below the publishing industry’s waves. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

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Noun

In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of sheaths

Noun

The circumstances leading up to the gun violence prompted transit advocates to call for a ban on face coverings in the subway system.

— Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Each room centers on at least one meaningful possession of Corcoran’s, surrounded by custom seating, cheerful window treatments and wall coverings, warm pools of lamplight, and an artful mix of antiques.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of coverings

Noun

The buds themselves feature a single color on the linking arm and a different color on the battery and driver housings.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Their housings need to withstand immense water pressure, prevent water ingress, and protect sensitive components.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of housings

Noun

When the hulls are removed, they’re called hemp hearts, which can be added to anything from salads to oatmeal.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2026
Penned in partnership with Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group, the 87 shares the same design DNA as previous models, combining aluminum hulls with a composite deck and superstructure.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of hulls

Noun

Non-metallic shells insulate metallic components, conductive feet provide grounding, and automatic cutoffs monitor temperature.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Bernal believed that our bodies, those paltry shells, were not long for this world.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of shells

Noun

Any medical problems from these capsules should be reported to the FDA online through its MedWatch Adverse Event reporting program.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
In 2028 reeditions of archival pieces will be integrated in the main collection, rather than just used for capsules and special drops, the executive said.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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