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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
arrested for using a rod on his dogs in violation of the state's animal cruelty laws
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Recent Examples of rod
The rack has 19 hooks, including five hooks hanging on an upper rod that is sturdy enough to hold up to 44 pounds.
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 4 July 2025
This design requires no tools or rods for installation; instead, a self-adhesive top does the trick.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
Catching bass on a frog doesn’t require an expensive rod or a complex setup.
—Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
These procedures typically involve the use of rods, screws, and precise bony carpentry, such as osteotomies, to realign the spine.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 4 July 2025
This design requires no tools or rods for installation; instead, a self-adhesive top does the trick.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
Catching bass on a frog doesn’t require an expensive rod or a complex setup.
—Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
These procedures typically involve the use of rods, screws, and precise bony carpentry, such as osteotomies, to realign the spine.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rod
Noun
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Other dolls in the Fashionistas line include a blind Barbie who carries a cane, a Barbie with Down syndrome, and a Barbie who uses a wheelchair.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Her patient that day last November used a cane, and Jiménez planned to park close so that her patient wouldn’t have to walk too far.—
Dave Altimari,
ProPublica,
30 June 2025
Noun
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His paws dangle over the side of a broken beam, with a metal wall at an odd angle behind him.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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In the first snap, Jack is up on his feet leaning into the wooden table as proud pop Justin beams at him from a seat on a couch.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Juice takes the baton and continues his journey to hopefully discovering inner-peace.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
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Sangay, who took up the baton as the political leader of the exiled government, said that by making the transition to democracy the Dalai Lama wanted to ensure Tibetans can run the movement and the government on their own, even after he is gone.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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The memo has caused a rift between President Donald Trump and his MAGA base, who have long promoted conspiracy theories tied to Epstein and his 2019 death behind bars.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 July 2025
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The charge carries a statutory maximum of 10 years behind bars.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Earlier this year, passengers on board IndiGo Flight 6E-2142 experienced another terrifying mid-air weather attack.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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This comes as Europe’s second-largest airline brings more aircraft on board, with a higher number of seats, and longer flights.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rod. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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