rods

noun

plural of rod
1
as in canes
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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2
as in beams
a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide a curtain rod

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Recent Examples of rods Engineers at Idaho National Laboratory have brought a custom dismantling rig online to peel the metal casings off radioactive fuel rods. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026 Drapery in Rooms With Two Different Window Sizes Speaking of drapery, don’t fall victim to another common mistake that Brien notices, which is hanging rods at different heights based on each window. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026 In some cases, the rods connecting the release handle to the latch become loose or improperly adjusted, preventing the latch from fully releasing. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026 Those trunks held an eclectic assortment of products including tennis rackets, fishing rods, golf bags and men’s ties, dress shirts and suits. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Several products — including cement, toilet paper, bedsheets and fishing rods — will be struck from the tariff list. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 Products such as aluminum, fishing rods, golf clubs, perfume, milk, and video game consoles will receive a 50% tariff. — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026 The category spans low-risk swaps like cabinet hardware, decorative outlet covers, plug-in lighting, tension rods and static-cling window film, plus higher-risk projects like peel-and-stick wallpaper, accent-wall paint and mounted TVs. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026 The only thing that needs to change is the diameter of the rods that form the tail. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rods
  1. canes
  2. beams
  3. batons
  4. bars
  5. boards
Noun
  • This is because fruit development consumes much of the vine’s energy, so removing the fruit at this point allows the vine’s energy to continue to develop a strong cordon, canes (vertical shoots), and root system.
    — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Choose 3-6 strong, healthy, outside canes per plant to keep and leave 3-5 buds on each cane.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of canes
Noun
  • For months before today’s launch, Google has been anticipating those problems on Earth, shaking spacecraft to simulate the launch and bombarding its chips with proton beams to test their response to radiation.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Electron beams replace ovens Ateios says the process enables coating speeds of 30 meters per minute across a 300-millimeter-wide web.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of beams
Noun
  • Students and rights groups have accused police of excessive force against minors, including the use of batons, tear gas and non-lethal weapons.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Cooper opposed the ban, arguing the gloves could give deputies another option before resorting to strikes, batons or other force.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of batons
Noun
  • Everywhere are cosseting details like stiffer mounting bushes and extra damping bars.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
  • There are four specialized bars on the festival grounds that included speciality drinks and themes such as a sports bar and a chill cantina.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of bars
Noun
  • At that point, the question from boards and investors may change.
    — George Achilleos, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Seventeen management, investment and other entities — not including Brightline Trains Florida — elected to file for Chapter 11 late Thursday after separate boards gave their approvals, court records show.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of boards

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“Rods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rods. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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