Thesaurus results for RODS

rods

noun

plural of rod

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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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 The stones in the ear rods have not yet been identified, Hancock said. —

Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026 The biggest challenge now is to remove the highly radioactive uranium rods — mixed with steel, rock and concrete — that still lie deep within. —

Yusuke Maekawa, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026 To stabilize bulging sides, drive rebar rods into the soil along the exterior of the beds. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026 Steel-ball tree The new invention includes simple parts, such as a hollow cylinder packed with solid steel balls and a central shaft lined with radial, branch-like rods. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026 During that period, sales taxes would be lifted on select outdoor gear, including tents priced under $200 and fishing rods priced at $75 or less, along with firearms, ammunition, bows and crossbows. —

Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 During that period, sales taxes would be lifted on select camping and fishing gear, including tents priced under $200 and fishing rods priced at $75 or less, along with firearms, ammunition, bows and crossbows. —

Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026 Another step to reduce air gaps is to consider using curtain rods that wrap around your windows’ sides. —

Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026 The anglers had 12 rods set out in all directions around the boat. —

Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2026

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Repeating this cycle helps replace older canes with new, stronger growth.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Since the goal is to remove most of the old stems, prune back thick remaining stems to new canes that develop lower on the stem over the next couple of years.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026