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
Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Today it’s powered by a quartz movement, but there’s still a nod to its electric beginnings through the zigzag pulse motif.
—Andy Boxall, Wired News, 29 July 2025
Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
Season 1 also featured a bevy of cameos and nods to previous Star Wars projects, including Hayden Christensen reprising his role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, Anthony Daniels making a brief appearance as C-3PO in Episode 7, and several mentions of Senator Leia Organa.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 July 2025
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Verb
Iglesias wound up with one All-Star nod in 4½ seasons with the Tigers, Garcia made one All-Star team in six seasons in Chicago (and played until last season) and Peavy was ineffective in the regular season and lit up in the ALCS by the Tigers.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Today it’s powered by a quartz movement, but there’s still a nod to its electric beginnings through the zigzag pulse motif.
—Andy Boxall, Wired News, 29 July 2025
Noun
Two bedrooms keep things pared-back and restful, with natural light and simple furnishings that nod to coastal minimalism.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
Season 1 also featured a bevy of cameos and nods to previous Star Wars projects, including Hayden Christensen reprising his role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, Anthony Daniels making a brief appearance as C-3PO in Episode 7, and several mentions of Senator Leia Organa.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 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
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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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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
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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
Noun
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Smoothies can be another good way to get the hydration and electrolyte benefits of fruit in a cold and sweet treat that spares you the heavy sugar and dairy hit of ice cream or a milk shake.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 July 2025
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Rattlesnakes Every Arizonan knows to be on the lookout for the distinctive shake of a rattlesnake's tail when in the desert.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Conservation districts Groundwater conservation districts, such as the Hays Trinity district, are allowed to regulate the water pumped from the ground, except for domestic and livestock wells that produce less than 25,000 gallons per day.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This color pumps the brakes on the more divisive choice of Rumors without drifting into the more palatable selections of Cracked Pepper and Blank Canvas.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
30 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 (daniellefaskell@gmail.com).—
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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Participants will use dip and seine nets for hands-on discovery.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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During the getaway on Monday, July 28, David took a dip in the refreshing water and later soaked up some sun.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
30 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 4 Aug. 2025.
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