as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
The recalled insulin pods have lot numbers beginning with PH1U, followed by an 8-digit number.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Each destroyer also carries two MH-60 Seahawk helicopters that can be used for aerial reconnaissance and can also carry a pod used for minesweeping.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
As one Love Is Blind pod closes, another Age of Attraction gate opens.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
An ad for Netflix Puzzled (the stream’s gaming app) subsequently helps reveal Jess is dating another connection from the pods named Haramol.
—Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Each destroyer also carries two MH-60 Seahawk helicopters that can be used for aerial reconnaissance and can also carry a pod used for minesweeping.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
As one Love Is Blind pod closes, another Age of Attraction gate opens.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
An ad for Netflix Puzzled (the stream’s gaming app) subsequently helps reveal Jess is dating another connection from the pods named Haramol.
—Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
Noun
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The religious article, called a kirpan, cannot be longer than 10 inches and must be contained in a sheath to wear in City Hall, according to the ordinance.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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For cocktail dresses with some fabric texture, consider this tulle midi dress or this lace sheath dress—both of which come in a multitude of spring color options.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Investigators found shell casings from all three weapons over a block-and-a-half stretch of Garrison Street.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Strewn near the bodies were spent shell casings and a shotgun shell.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rae Huang, a pastor and housing advocate, will also appear on the ballot.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The order does not seek to change state and local zoning codes, as the administration has sought to preserve suburban housing rather than increase housing density.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The yard has also confirmed that another hull has already been sold, with construction currently underway.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Insurance coverage will initially focus on protecting cargo and the vessels’ hulls and machinery.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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The team created a soft hydrogel made from chitosan, a naturally occurring polymer found in the shells of crustaceans.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Another less conventional item on the menu is the Mountain Dew Baja Midnight Pie, which takes the flavor of the soft drink and transforms it into a dessert, as well as Cheesy G Sliders, small sandwiches made with a crispy corn shell and several layers of cheese.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort The usual—refillable bath products, paper straws, glass bottles—and the Sjöstrand espresso machine in rooms use organic and climate-compensated coffee capsules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Available in three classic washes (light, medium, and dark), the jeans are the kind of versatile foundation that works seamlessly within a capsule wardrobe.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Democrats in Congress have sought new restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal immigration agents, including requiring judicial warrants for certain home arrests, mandating visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings during operations.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cover yourself with thick protective coverings, such as a mattress, sleeping bags, thick blankets, or other protective coverings.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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