as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
The pod is a production of Deadline and Ridley’s Nō Studios.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Thoughtful touches were everywhere – from the Oscar Wilde book left on the shelf to the Nespresso pods and Smeg toaster.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
The work includes some necessary repairs to roofing and windows as well as the creation of flexible public spaces, including a food vending area, maker’s spaces, study pods and collaboration areas.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Feel free to remove the old seed pods and small twiggy stems.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Thoughtful touches were everywhere – from the Oscar Wilde book left on the shelf to the Nespresso pods and Smeg toaster.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
The work includes some necessary repairs to roofing and windows as well as the creation of flexible public spaces, including a food vending area, maker’s spaces, study pods and collaboration areas.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Feel free to remove the old seed pods and small twiggy stems.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The team also developed a proprietary nozzle that produces core-and-sheath beads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Police recovered a firearm at the scene, as well as spent shell casings that appeared to match the firearm.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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Investigators quickly identified Armstrong, then 35, as a suspect after surveillance footage showed her vehicle near the scene shortly before the shooting and forensic evidence tied a gun registered to her to shell casings at the scene.—
Kiah Collier,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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The first-in-the-nation AI legislation is designed to protect consumers from the very real risk of algorithmic discrimination by AI systems in decisions regarding employment, lending, education opportunities, insurance, housing, health care, and essential government services.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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There’s a housing shortage in LA, so the land will no doubt be put to better, more lucrative use.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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For decades, my Grandma Alice’s husband would beat her, and on the lucky days, her kids watched, waited in the wings to break them up, to shield her with the hull of their growing bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Developed alongside the Mannerfelt Design Team, Awake's electric foiler uses a lightweight, rigid carbon composite hull to maintain stability while foiling.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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The United Nations says unexploded shells and missiles are everywhere in Gaza, posing a threat to people searching through rubble to find their relatives, belongings and kindling.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The United Nations says unexploded shells and missiles are everywhere in Gaza, posing a threat to people searching through rubble to find their relatives, belongings, and kindling.—
Julia Frankel,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adamov, who sometimes spends long hours sheltering in the capsule, keeps a close eye on the devices from a short distance.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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In the new study, Fernando and his colleagues used data from such seismic sensors to reconstruct the path of an orbital module that detached from China's Shenzhou 17 crew capsule and fell to Earth in April 2024.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The department's website provides information on other energy-efficient window treatments and coverings.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Use protective mattress coverings.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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