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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
Six years ago, another homeless man with schizophrenia struck her father in the face with a metal curtain rod after being asked not to urinate in front of children.
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Each held a slender iron rod perpendicular to the wood.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
The fish kept going and the rod Jerked and quivered, but Dorsey held on.
—Arthur Grahame, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2025
Practically speaking, less hair = fewer rods and less wrapping.
—Sable Yong, Vogue, 28 May 2025
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Each held a slender iron rod perpendicular to the wood.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
The fish kept going and the rod Jerked and quivered, but Dorsey held on.
—Arthur Grahame, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2025
Practically speaking, less hair = fewer rods and less wrapping.
—Sable Yong, Vogue, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rod
Noun
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The interiors were inspired by its serene setting in the Serengeti and showcase African art, a neutral color palette, and natural textures, such as linen, clay, grass, and cane.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
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Black spot spores can overwinter on rose canes and leaves.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
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With an overall length of 364-feet, beam of over 52-feet, and displacement of 4,550 gross tons, Y726 is one of the largest yachts by volume Oceanco has ever built.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Excavations uncovered a section of wooden pipe built from three tree trunks and measuring over 3 feet across as well as some other beams and wicker used to construct the well.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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Rena Frye, their mother, rushed to the defense of her sons; the police pinned her to a patrol vehicle, and the officers took a baton to Marquette.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Some officers on the ground in recent days have worn basic uniforms, which include a handgun and a baton.—
Bora Erden,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Dining Malú is the resort’s all-day Mediterranean dining option, and El Shack bar is the place to sip the resort’s signature craft cocktails.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Top decoratively with lemon slices, and cut into 16 bars.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Changes were also made to ensure the establishment of independent advocates to support people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health conditions and the creation of a disability advisory board.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Its board includes representatives from Disney, Warner Bros., Netflix, and other studios, as well as Hollywood unions, including IATSE and SAG-AFTRA.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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“Rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rod. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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