as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
According to investigators with the Allegheny County Police Department, 44-year-old Tyrone Good was moved from solitary confinement at the jail into a general population pod just 20 minutes before he was beaten to death on May 13.
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Mike Darnay, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Adults also feed on blossoms, pods and stems.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Pinch Off Faded Flowers or Cut Back To ensure continuous production, Anna Ohler, the owner of Bright Lane Gardens, suggests pinching off any faded flowers, including the seed pod.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Okra is a perennial plant native to dry, tropical regions, and is prized for its beautiful blooms and delicious pods.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
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Mike Darnay, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Adults also feed on blossoms, pods and stems.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Pinch Off Faded Flowers or Cut Back To ensure continuous production, Anna Ohler, the owner of Bright Lane Gardens, suggests pinching off any faded flowers, including the seed pod.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Okra is a perennial plant native to dry, tropical regions, and is prized for its beautiful blooms and delicious pods.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Bullet casings and additional rounds of unspent ammunition were littered on the floor beneath the window and a couch near where Jennings had fired from, authorities said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Bullet casings were found scattered about, and two magazines and a box of ammunition that was on a couch immediately beneath the window from where Jennings fired the rifle were also seized.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Roughly 38,000 military family members occupy base housing complexes, according to the official camp’s website.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The suspects then abandoned their vehicle in a military housing area and fled on foot, according to NCIS.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The displacement hull, developed with input from Emirates Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup team, has also been engineered for optimal hydrogeneration and speed.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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Three members of Marshall’s family cracked a bottle of Champagne against the hull of the 746-foot USNS Thurgood Marshall, eliciting cheers at the very moment sunlight broke through the marine layer.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Bigger display fireworks, such as salutes that contain two grains – 130 milligrams – of explosive materials and professional-grade aerial shells with more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions, can't be purchased for recreational use.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The main shell is then salvaged, with the most valuable parts sold by unscrupulous vendors to repair shops and consumers, often via the Internet.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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SpaceX’s first major windfall was a $278 million grant from NASA in 2006 to develop the Falcon rocket system and Dragon space capsule.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Her previous collaborations, including a co-branded launch with Pink Palm Puff and a capsule collection with Beginning Boutique, generated strong sales, viral momentum and multiple sellout drops.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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This lightweight neck gaiter can function as a sweatband, face covering, hat, or neck shield, depending on what the day calls for.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Prep the room with protective coverings and remove breakable items to minimize mess and damage.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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