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
Along the banks, the giants of Amazonia, the sentinel royal palms and the colossal domed kapoks, rose above a confusion of trunks, reeds, and trailing vines.
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Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Tule reeds that grows in the yard in preparation of basket weaving.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Hole soil analysis also found ancient pollens of maize – a key staple in the Andes – and reeds traditionally used for basket-making.
—New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2025
At the ciénega, Pitt noted the rhythmic grunts of a Yuma Ridgway’s rail, a resident marsh bird the size of a chicken that makes a racket but rarely shows itself among the reeds.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Ancient pollen grains found inside the holes point to the presence of crops such as maize, as well as wild plants including reeds and willow that have traditionally been used to make baskets, Bongers noted.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
My father demurred a little before producing a box of slender wooden reeds.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
Tips for Maintaining Fragrance Strength and Longevity Never reuse reeds.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Because of the weir, the 220-acre lagoon can’t flow freely to the ocean and is slowly filling with silt and reeds.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Tule reeds that grows in the yard in preparation of basket weaving.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Hole soil analysis also found ancient pollens of maize – a key staple in the Andes – and reeds traditionally used for basket-making.
—New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2025
At the ciénega, Pitt noted the rhythmic grunts of a Yuma Ridgway’s rail, a resident marsh bird the size of a chicken that makes a racket but rarely shows itself among the reeds.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Ancient pollen grains found inside the holes point to the presence of crops such as maize, as well as wild plants including reeds and willow that have traditionally been used to make baskets, Bongers noted.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
My father demurred a little before producing a box of slender wooden reeds.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
Tips for Maintaining Fragrance Strength and Longevity Never reuse reeds.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Because of the weir, the 220-acre lagoon can’t flow freely to the ocean and is slowly filling with silt and reeds.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeds
Noun
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He and the cowards of Congress should be held accountable in the next election cycle.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tim Walz and Jacob Frey are cowards who are inciting violence to distract from their own failures.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Researchers discovered that the light/dark cycle and the need to maintain stable conditions regulate sleep in jellyfish, whereas the circadian clock and internal timings primarily regulate sleep in sea anemones.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Upside-down jellyfish pulse beneath my kayak, and mangrove roots stitch land together, holding the island in place.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Place doormats at every entrance and choose entryway rugs that can easily be cleaned.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
31 Dec. 2025
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The most expensive doormats will cost more than $50 and are constructed with quality metal.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Stained clothing, furniture, and rugs, anything that smells musty or mildewy, and items stored in spaces with termite, bedbug, or mice infestations should be thrown away rather than donated.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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In our marketing, the Get-Ready Yeti and the gifting mice Lenny, Berry, and Merry have become breakout stars.—
Cara Sylvester,
Fortune,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Visitors can attend shows for cattle, swine, goats, sheep, horses, donkeys and poultry.—
Brayden Garcia
January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Four-legged robots have similarly learned to effortlessly navigate rugged landscapes and even herd sheep.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Reeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reeds. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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