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noun (1)

ˈsäd

Definition of sod

as in home

the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship a sentimental journey back to the old sod

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noun (2)

chiefly British

as in bastard

a person whose behavior is offensive to others he's a nasty old sod who never has a nice thing to say about anybody

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During this time, visitors may notice watering outside of typical overnight irrigation hours that align with the sod permit through Aurora Water to help the new turf become established. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 July 2026 If this insect truly is a nuisance for you, use mulch, plant ground covers or install sod to cover bare soil areas. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 In real life, the Ingalls family lived in Walnut Grove in a dugout, a house dug into the side of a hill that used sod for some of the walls. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 There have been some renovations over the years, like the new bunker system and the addition of sod throughout the course to refine the greens. — Joel Haley, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sod

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The Lebanese army entered the town of Zawtar al-Gharbieh and some civilians returned, although many came only to find their homes destroyed and left again.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Known as programmable logic controllers, these devices can be used like an industrial version of home thermostats.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of home

Noun

Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert, had a number of dogs throughout their life.

— Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Things get increasingly bleak, as the family dog’s heart medicine runs out and Jason has to put him out of his misery, and then — in doomsday prepper mode — carves up the body and puts it in the freezer just in case food gets dire.

— William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of dog

Noun

Marina was adamant to the federal agents that her former husband could never have given secrets to another country.

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Our country has used science to make society safer and healthier over time, improving lives, making jobs safer, and preventing early deaths.

— Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of country

Noun

That screwed up the works / And not due to his sloppy hiring / Of a crew of incompetent jerks.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Kris and Billy watch that one together in an intimate sleepover, sinking into the murky texture of a scene in which the virginal actor allowed a jerk to take off her clothes.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of jerk

Noun

An Illinois teen has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly committing a deadly stabbing attack while dressed in a clown outfit.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton is not only known for being a speedster, with one of the fastest combine times in history, but a class clown as well.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of clown

Noun

Arnetra and her sister, Akiva, described Darius as a joker, always striving to bring joy to those around him.

— Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
David May was the joker in the team; Paul Scholes was the silent assassin, sat there at the back, throwing comments.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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