as in to bob
to make short up-and-down movements
though she couldn't see the rain, she knew it had started because she could see the flowers nod as raindrops hit them
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Recent Examples of nod
Essence, 17 July 2025
While the communal spaces are doused in personality and bold patterns and colors, rooms are kept quiet for a relaxed vibe, with subtle nods to the circus, including artwork and coffee table books.
—Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Darren Burgess, who is the chairperson for FIFPRO’s high-performance network and previously worked for Arsenal and Liverpool, nods in agreement.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Verb
Younger women, like Amaya, who draws inspiration from her Hispanic roots—have embraced it in their wardrobes, not only to be comfy and cozy unapologetically, but also as a nod to their mothers and grandmothers, as a testament to the women who raised them.
—Essence, 17 July 2025
While the communal spaces are doused in personality and bold patterns and colors, rooms are kept quiet for a relaxed vibe, with subtle nods to the circus, including artwork and coffee table books.
—Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
Noun
The media room erupted in laughter, but the 37-year-old maintained a straight face and then began nodding in agreement.
—Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Darren Burgess, who is the chairperson for FIFPRO’s high-performance network and previously worked for Arsenal and Liverpool, nods in agreement.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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Footage of the incident shared on social media showed passengers jumping to escape the massive fire and bobbing in the water wearing life preservers.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Now, the feathery emu bobs for cherry tomatoes in her half-foot deep blue kiddie pool and watches as passersby marvel at her ability to find any fruit thrown to her.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Paramount is in the midst of a merger with entertainment company Skydance — a deal that will need approval from the Trump administration.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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In April, the team announced plans to build a new stadium at the RFK site, but the team and Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser need approval from the D.C. Council.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The skirt offers a custom fit thanks to the adjustable tie that creates a gorgeous bow.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother will take its North American bow as the Centerpiece Selection of the 63rd New York Film Festival, screening at Alice Tully Hall on October 3 with Jarmusch and members of the cast in attendance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
Noun
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And after decades of Dairy Kastle fandom, Trice now gets to see the magic behind those soft-serve cones, shakes, sundaes and savory snacks such as a vegan hot dog, pulled pork sandwich or taco-in-a-bag.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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Besides custard, sundaes, shakes, malts and sodas, Kopp's has burgers and sandwiches ― Kopp's also named one of the 20 best places for cheeseburger by Yelp Elites.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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After Adams’ September 2024 indictment on corruption charges, Holliday turned to Cuomo, pumping $100,000 into a super PAC that boosted the ex-governor’s primary run.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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These exercises increase your heart rate to pump more oxygenated blood to your muscles, which can improve your heart health over time.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal ([email protected]).—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Soliman spent about four years at Cincinnati Children's, first arriving in the United States in 2014 after being persecuted in his native Egypt for work in support of freelance journalists.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The collection moved just over 15,800 equivalent units in the latest span (per Luminate), a dip from 16,000 the week prior.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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While national sentiment shows little movement in overall job performance, new polling reveals a significant dip in public support for the president's handling of immigration, a core issue of his second-term agenda.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The volume and power buttons are flat, tactile, and very stable, with no discernible wiggle.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 July 2025
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When putting stress on the Switch 2 by holding the entire unit by the Joy-Con, there was wiggle there that wasn’t present when the Dbrand grip wasn’t installed.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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