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
Her body was wrapped in cotton fabrics, reed mats, and covered by a panel embroidered with macaw feathers.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Uso went for a Suicide Dive, but reed threw a chair in Jey’s face for the disqualification.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Bodycam footage, shared by CBS affiliate WBZ, shows police pushing through dense reeds to approach the shirtless man, who the outlet reports is a 19-year-old.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 30 June 2025
Wicker refers to the method of weaving—most outdoor wicker furniture features materials such as rattan, raffia, bamboo, and willow reeds.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Uso went for a Suicide Dive, but reed threw a chair in Jey’s face for the disqualification.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Bodycam footage, shared by CBS affiliate WBZ, shows police pushing through dense reeds to approach the shirtless man, who the outlet reports is a 19-year-old.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 30 June 2025
Wicker refers to the method of weaving—most outdoor wicker furniture features materials such as rattan, raffia, bamboo, and willow reeds.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reed
Noun
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Today’s Republican Party is a bunch of weak, spineless cowards who cower in obedient terror at Trump’s feet.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Now, all of these cowards that were too scared to give us a chance [want to work with us] because there’s no risk involved anymore.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Gloucester, Massachusetts, reminded beachgoers to stay safe around jellyfish in mid-July.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The series features innovative design elements, including spaceships inspired by jellyfish that are conceived as living, organic vessels rather than traditional metal craft.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 July 2025
Noun
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This 89 percent-off indoor doormat has clever grooves to catch dirt and debris but is still soft underfoot, while this four-person outdoor dining set is made of rot- and mold-resistant acacia wood that will last for years.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Of course, seasonal wreaths, doormats, outdoor lighting, and a fresh coat of paint on the front door are great places to start — but no outdoor space is complete without plants.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Mangosteen pericarp improved memory retention in mice studies.15 Anti-inflammatory effects: Supplementing with mangosteen extract potentially reduces C-reactive protein (CRP) levels.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Worms, frogs, crayfish, insects such as grubs, cockroaches and beetles, snakes, birds, mice, fruit, nuts, pet food, and compost are all on the menu for opossums.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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This tangy, soft, Mediterranean staple is made from goat's or sheep's milk.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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The odd bunch of animals seized consisted of horses, camels, goats, rams, sheep and tortoises.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Reed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reed. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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