as in coward
a person without strength of character
the congresswoman is but a reed who bends whichever way the political winds are blowing
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Recent Examples of reed
To get started on your saxophone journey, the Glory Gold alto saxophone set has a saxophone, reeds, mouthpiece cushions and cleaning tools.
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
The insect was observed coating the stems of entire patches of reeds.
—Bywarren Cornwall, science.org, 9 Jan. 2025
This is a world of untamed wilderness, home to hippos that wade through the reeds, fish eagles that circle overhead and fishermen who paddle their dugout canoes with a cautious eye on the water.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
From best-selling cedarwood to orange blossom sets, browse our favorite reed diffusers below to find the next signature scent for your home.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
The insect was observed coating the stems of entire patches of reeds.
—Bywarren Cornwall, science.org, 9 Jan. 2025
This is a world of untamed wilderness, home to hippos that wade through the reeds, fish eagles that circle overhead and fishermen who paddle their dugout canoes with a cautious eye on the water.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
From best-selling cedarwood to orange blossom sets, browse our favorite reed diffusers below to find the next signature scent for your home.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reed
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Floundering in his career and stressed about planning his wedding, Yvan’s woes compound when his oldest friends turn their insults on him, calling him a coward, an amoeba and a fan of motel art.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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That’s when one coward hit me from behind with a backpack.—
Brie Stimson , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not only does urine not help remove venom from a ray’s barb, it also should not be used to treat a jellyfish sting.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Villanueva said her inspiration for the work was her love of jellyfish.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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Longoria's arrival at the major league level coincided with the Rays' ascent from an American League East doormat to a team that regularly participated in the postseason.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The Thunder’s rapid ascent from doormats to dynasty is the main story in that transition, but the Grizzlies’ descent matters, too.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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After a robust dose of Ketamine, depressed mice swam longer.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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In another experiment, pregnant mice were treated with a pharmaceutical that depletes iron.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
6 June 2025
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The gang also stole 18 oxen, 30 pigs, and about 200 sheep and lambs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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While the human presence on the islands by the Chumash Indians dates back some 13,000 years, Santa Cruz provided grazing for both cattle and sheep in more recent history.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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“Reed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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