REEDS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

reeds

noun

plural of reed

as in cowards

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 reeds Sometimes only the tips of the reeds and the seed heads were visible, poking above the murky water, and other times the reeds stood fully exposed, with a clear view of crabs clambering around their bases. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 An animal’s croaking rides away with the wind, and two sparrows rise from the reeds. — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026 Many legal scholars regard these examples as slender reeds on which to build an entire theory of Presidential power. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Blue dashers perch on short reeds and grasses to wait for prey, but each species of perching dragonfly has its own preference for perch height and type. — Rachel Sargent Mirus, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026 For centuries, this was a world of reeds, sedge, eels, wildfowl, mist, and danger. — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 Anchoring the reeds and holding down the baritone sax chair defined with soulful panache by Harry Carney for nearly five decades is Kamrin Ortiz. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 Blood is as much a part of this landscape as the honeysuckle reeds. — Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 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, 14 Apr. 2026

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Noun

But none of those cowards should be in a pit lane in the foreseeable future.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
To me, moral cowards are those leaders around the world who refuse to sit down and negotiate a just and lasting peace.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of cowards

Noun

While jellyfish, an even more remote species, have two nervous systems, the findings suggest these two organs may have slowly grown close to each other.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
The jellyfish cut combines a classic bob on top with longer strands flowing underneath.

— Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of jellyfish

Noun

This year’s outdoor fall decor runs the gamut from classic pumpkins and colorful wreaths to lanterns, doormats and pieces that lean more neutral than traditional orange and black.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Mold can grow in unexpected places like doormats, paper documents, and houseplant soil.

— Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of doormats

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And now a new study in mice suggests that starting semaglutide, a GLP-1 (glucagonlike peptide 1) medication sold under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, in old age extends the lifespan by about 12 percent.

— Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026
One of the most obvious signs of cognitive decline in mice is their ability to build a nest.

— Mike McRae August 30, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of mice

Noun

In the end, the sheep are probably the least of Charles’ problems.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2026
With few neighbors to speak of, save for a few sheep or cows in nearby fields, there’ll be no arguing over bedrooms—the views from each and every one are bucolic.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

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