as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
Vanilla Lavender Coffee Pair this spring coffee, available as pods or grounds, with the Lavender Latte Oatmilk Creamer for an even richer homemade iced beverage.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
So Yokota created space for a hidden coffee bar — including a machine, mugs and coffee pods — by adding pocket doors to the client’s living room entertainment unit.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Cargo pods would slot in seamlessly with passenger pods, but could be de-prioritized in the autonomous routing system to ensure passengers enjoy non-stop service as network volumes increase.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025
Last April, 174 people were stranded for up to 23 hours when a pod on a cable car line in southern Turkey hit a pole and burst open for unknown reasons, killing one and injuring seven.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
So Yokota created space for a hidden coffee bar — including a machine, mugs and coffee pods — by adding pocket doors to the client’s living room entertainment unit.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Cargo pods would slot in seamlessly with passenger pods, but could be de-prioritized in the autonomous routing system to ensure passengers enjoy non-stop service as network volumes increase.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025
Last April, 174 people were stranded for up to 23 hours when a pod on a cable car line in southern Turkey hit a pole and burst open for unknown reasons, killing one and injuring seven.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
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Police found a Ka-Bar knife sheath under Mogen's body that prosecutors say contained Kohberger's DNA.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Investigators found the leather sheath for a combat-style knife on the bed of one of the victims, next to her body, according to police.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Jan. 2025
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Court documents state that shell casings from both 9mm and .40 caliber handguns were recovered at the scene.—
Elgin Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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An analysis of the firearm through the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network connected the gun to shell casings collected at the scene of the shooting days earlier, according to federal authorities.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2025
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Over a quarter of U.S. renters spend more than half of their income on housing, census data shows.—
Sami Sparber,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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So Frank started building up housing groups on Facebook, many of them women-only.—
Violet Piper,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2025
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Relatives compared these to a video of the unfinished vessel in Cuba, its hull stripped down to wooden beams and zinc plates, nestled in a wooden landscape.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The superyacht, with its steel-and-aluminum displacement hull and powerful, sweeping look, shows off the yard’s classic Italian flair, thanks to large windows throughout and a slope down toward the stern.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Collins is hard to read at first, but Paradise does give Brown some chances later on to open up and show us what’s behind his tough outer shell.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
26 Jan. 2025
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Two 9mm shell casings were later found by A$AP Relli at the scene and returned to the police.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The women’s Blue Tab capsule emphasizes sophisticated denim tailoring and feminine craftsmanship.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Jan. 2025
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Their unexpected 10-month mission highlights Boeing's ongoing struggles with its Starliner capsule, raising serious questions about its future in NASA's commercial crew program.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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One commenter suggested the noise could be E blowing raspberries on the crib, but the mom pointed out that the crib's thick fabric coverings make such a noise unlikely.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Use a metal covering or board at a 45-degree angle over ledges where birds like to roost or nest, or use bird spikes that stick out at various angles to prevent birds from landing, says Pierce.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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