as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
The park is home to thousands of thermal features ranging from hot springs to geysers to mud pods to steam vents.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Pop in coffee pods or fresh grounds, and choose from drip coffee, iced coffee, lattes, and more.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Another thing: The other First Four game between 11 seeds, Xavier and Texas, also feeds into a Friday/Sunday pod but get the Wednesday game in Dayton even though Xavier is a 54-minute ride away.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Some people like to use dishwasher pods to soak the pans.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 16 Mar. 2025
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Pop in coffee pods or fresh grounds, and choose from drip coffee, iced coffee, lattes, and more.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Another thing: The other First Four game between 11 seeds, Xavier and Texas, also feeds into a Friday/Sunday pod but get the Wednesday game in Dayton even though Xavier is a 54-minute ride away.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Some people like to use dishwasher pods to soak the pans.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
Noun
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Other zesters may come equipped with a protective sheath or covering to keep them sharp and secure.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 30-year-old was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per the affidavit.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Five shell casings were collected from the scene near the camera, which is valued at more than $5,000.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The kids reported seeing a silver Toyota Tacoma at a campsite in the area at about 10 p.m., and sheriff’s deputies later found 10mm shell casings at Bradbury Flat and a 10mm handgun in Caton’s home.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, his Abundance ideology promotes reducing regulations and removing bottlenecks in housing construction.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mortgage rates rise, cooling the housing market and consumer spending.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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China has the world's largest navy by hull count, with over 370 vessels.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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For $19, try Sill's potting formula, which is based on a nutrient-rich blend of coconut coir, aged pine bark, rice hulls, compost and earthworm castings.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The rule was designed to catch high earners gaming the system through shell companies, but there’s no floor.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Pentagon’s supply of missiles and shells was running very short even last year, as Mark Bowden wrote in this magazine in December.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Oprah Winfrey, who is King's best friend, was in the crowd watching the launch, and removed her glasses and wept when the capsule touched down.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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While walking toward the capsule, King and her crewmates rang a ceremonial bell before boarding.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Prioritize Windows Get at least basic window coverings up first for security, privacy, and a good night’s sleep, says Heather Jackson of In Place, who provides interior design and unpacking services in the San Francisco Bay Area.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Fondant is a sweet covering made with sugar and water, with gelatin and glycerin as a softener or stabilizer.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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