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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as in approval
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Recent Examples of nod
Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 6 June 2025
Russell earned an Emmy nomination for her performance as the ambassador to the UK, and Season 2 has already racked up a few major nomination including a DGA Awards nod for Graves and Golden Globes recognition for Russell and Janney.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
This felt like a fitting extension of the project and a nod to the longstanding and vibrant equestrian community in the Hamptons.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Verb
Some pieces are crafted on selvedge shuttle looms, grounding the collection in heritage craftsmanship while nodding to a more refined, modern aesthetic.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 6 June 2025
Russell earned an Emmy nomination for her performance as the ambassador to the UK, and Season 2 has already racked up a few major nomination including a DGA Awards nod for Graves and Golden Globes recognition for Russell and Janney.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Noun
Lauren Harwell Godfrey’s nod to her birth year (1975) and the 1970s is just one example.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
This felt like a fitting extension of the project and a nod to the longstanding and vibrant equestrian community in the Hamptons.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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Well, not bobbed, strictly; more of a lob, a fresh summer cut that’s perfect for the beach, the ultimate wash-and-go style.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
3 June 2025
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Audio was also released of the pilot’s mayday and responders’ attempts to locate the pair, who bobbed in the 60-degree waters, wearing lifejackets, for nearly half an hour after the plane sank beneath them.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The water company serving most of the Boise area just won approval to raise its rates.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2025
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The bestselling book The Courage to Be Disliked reinforces this truth, showing how freedom comes from accepting yourself rather than seeking others' approval.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The high-rise bar has been decked out in Moroney's signature glam, with massive pink bows adorning walls, hot pink ribbons draped from ceilings and rhinestones adorning every conceivable angle of the space.—
Chris Barilla,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The Azores are a destination ideally seen from the bow of a ship, like the salty whalers of yore.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Enjoying a protein shake after my workout became something of a ritual.—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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Cointreau Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, and give it a long, hard shake, about eight to 10 seconds.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Meta is pumping $14.3 billion into Scale AI as part of the deal, and will have a 49% stake in the artificial intelligence startup, but will not have any voting power, a Scale AI spokesperson said.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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This disrupts the heart's pumping action and stops blood flow through the body.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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This story was produced with financial support from the Esserman Family Foundation in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Nationally, Democrats have been ceding union support to Republicans, a loss that proved pivotal to President Donald Trump’s election in November.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
Noun
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There are two types of people in the summer: those who like to lounge at the beach, and others who want to get their hair wet and feet sandy, taking a dip in the ocean.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Hurts' passing numbers took a slight dip, but Saquon Barkley had a lot to do with that.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The song blew up partly because people devised a choreography for it, and a user deployed AI to make The Beastly Senior wiggle to it.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2025
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And Hampton, a 221-pound hammer with speed and wiggle, can be both at the same time.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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