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
Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Shipp asked, smiling and nodding slowly.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
International Pickle Day arrives May 16 with more than just a nod to the jar in the fridge.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
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Verb
Then the man nodded awkwardly and sidled along the platform.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Shipp asked, smiling and nodding slowly.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Noun
In a nod to the roots of its mill building, the distillery utilizes a still powered by steam.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
International Pickle Day arrives May 16 with more than just a nod to the jar in the fridge.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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Two of them were bobbing a couple steps ahead for most of the 3,200-meter state championship race Thursday at Jeffco Stadium.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor 007 floats quietly at the mouth of Ballona Creek, gently bobbing with the tide.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Decisions about credit approvals, supply chain routing, customer interactions and employee performance are increasingly made—or shaped—by AI systems.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Between a landmark January 2026 study and the FDA’s first-ever approval of a medication specifically for obstructive sleep apnea, the science is moving fast, and the implications go well beyond weight loss.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Dalton and Bhaskaran built the top around an off-the-shoulder line and an enormous bow shape that wrapped across Moore’s chest.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Jena Sims wraps herself in a bow as Brooks Koepka attempts to stay in contention at the PGA Championship.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Other drinks served include teas, energy drinks, matchas, lemonade, shakes, sodas and smoothies.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Liquid batches can separate or gel over time, so give it a good shake or stir before each use.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Verb
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My brother’s fiancée turned me on to these ones from Touchland, which not only have easy-pump spray applicators, but are enriched with nourishing aloe vera and sweet scents like watermelon and peach.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The weekend While Friday finishes on a comfy note with highs hovering around, a summer-like pattern officially gets Saturday underway as warmer air begins to pump into the state.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Pratt, Bech Parker said, was the only mayoral hopeful to show support for their effort.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The package includes airport pickup and drop-off, three nights of accommodation, daily yoga and meditation, a one-hour treatment, specialized workshops and pre- and post-retreat support.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Detmers said no mechanical adjustments were needed to get back on track with scoreless innings in the fourth and fifth, with Suzuki noting there might have been a slight dip in velocity that was short-lived.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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The 79-year-old Markey, who faces a tough reelection fight this year and whose job approval rating has taken a big dip, was not embarrassed to be dancing and waving the Haitian flag at City Hall Plaza in order to secure a few thousand votes at best.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The bolt that holds the rack to the trailer hitch receiver gets nice and tight, eliminating the wiggle and clang-and-bang that an old hand-me-down rack tends to have.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
13 May 2026
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How To Do The Wiggle Test The wiggle test requires no special skills or equipment and is so simple, anyone can do it.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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