as in bobs
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 nods
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
The name nods to a 19th-century short story about a man’s plot to murder his wife on the Swiss Alps.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2026
The print that swaths each selection here nods to that sartorial inclination and channels feminine beauty at every angle.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Mar. 2026
The film has nods to traditional Korean folk painting in the characters of Derpy, a blue florescent tiger, and Sussie, a three-eyed bird.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
In addition to Best Picture, the film earned nods for Best Casting, Best Director for PTA, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn, who was not in attendance.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition to her Oscar nomination, Taylor also picked up supporting actress nods at the Actor Awards, BAFTAs, Critics Choice and won at the Golden Globes.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Diane Warren With 17 nominations to her name, songwriter Diane Warren currently has the most Oscar nods without a competitive win in the history of the Academy Awards.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Enter Shaheed, an undrafted receiver out of Weber State who now has a pair of Pro Bowl nods and a Super Bowl ring.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Christian Romo, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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The film has nods to traditional Korean folk painting in the characters of Derpy, a blue florescent tiger, and Sussie, a three-eyed bird.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
The name nods to a 19th-century short story about a man’s plot to murder his wife on the Swiss Alps.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2026
The print that swaths each selection here nods to that sartorial inclination and channels feminine beauty at every angle.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Mar. 2026
The film has nods to traditional Korean folk painting in the characters of Derpy, a blue florescent tiger, and Sussie, a three-eyed bird.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
In addition to Best Picture, the film earned nods for Best Casting, Best Director for PTA, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn, who was not in attendance.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition to her Oscar nomination, Taylor also picked up supporting actress nods at the Actor Awards, BAFTAs, Critics Choice and won at the Golden Globes.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Diane Warren With 17 nominations to her name, songwriter Diane Warren currently has the most Oscar nods without a competitive win in the history of the Academy Awards.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Enter Shaheed, an undrafted receiver out of Weber State who now has a pair of Pro Bowl nods and a Super Bowl ring.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Released in 2024, the uniforms have multiple nods to car culture, including a tire mark down the middle of the jersey and a nod to Woodward Ave on the sleeve.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nods
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Just after lunchtime on a Saturday in November, a sea of purple braids bobs in unison, barely clearing the tops of the movie-theater seats behind them.—
Eliza Berman,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
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The reader bobs along in the author’s stream of consciousness, riding crests of despair, anger, and hilarity as Toews assembles the shards of her past to investigate her will to write, which is deeply entwined with her will to live.—
Kristen Martin,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
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The community college is also investing in its student services and supports for basic needs to ensure 70% of its students complete a credential or transfer successfully to another institution.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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Single metal, wood, or bamboo stakes can be added and tied tightly to vertical cage supports if needed.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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At the spring 2026 collections last September and October, runway fantasies like bows and face paint seeped right off the runways and into the streets.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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This mani has a mix of delicate black and blue bows contrasting with either an all-over white nail or a dainty French tip.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Her small shakes of her head are barely perceptible in her disdain.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The burgers and the yummy shakes and vintage drinks.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Zendaya's take, paired with that of her stylist Law Roach's vision, ensured the outfit was kept classic by pairing it with her longtime go-to shoe, the So Kate pumps from Christian Louboutin.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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This tour features the accustomed three blue-skinned performers (drawn from the dozens of actors/musicians who’ve been trained to do the various shows) plus another character, The Rock Star, a female multi-instrumentalists who pumps the soundtrack for the Blue Men’s alien antics.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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Last October, the Treasury Department announced sanctions on Petro, members of his family, including his wife Verónica, and allies like Interior Minister Armando Benedetti, citing alleged links to drug trafficking networks.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested lifting sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea in a bid to lower oil prices – which might mean padding the war chest of a US enemy.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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The rankings are based on a three-year average, which smooths out spikes and dips occasioned by big events such as war or financial downturns.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Try adding cottage cheese to omelets, pancakes, dips, or pasta for a boost of protein.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The video suddenly jerks away as the vehicle starts to move and shots can be heard.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Nods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nods. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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