as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pods
All seed pods and short stems can be removed if needed.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Visitors taste the fruit from pods, watch the fermentation process and not only see how the beans transform but taste the finished product.
—Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
If allowed to grow more than three inches long, pods will become tough and less edible.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Spies discussed his time in the pods, the toughest moments during filming, his time in Cincinnati, his go‑to Skyline Chili order and more.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
If left on the plant, flowers transform into seed pods that release seeds in autumn, sprouting new poppies by spring.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
The steel front bumper sports a Warn winch and 7-inch TYRI lights, which are backed up by 5-inch A-pillar pods and three 12-inch LED bars up top.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
On’s CloudTec pods underfoot provide just-right cushion.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The photos show an F-22A flying with angular, low-observable external tanks and two faceted pods mounted under the wings, one of which appears to include a transparent forward aperture consistent with an infrared or electro-optical sensor.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Visitors taste the fruit from pods, watch the fermentation process and not only see how the beans transform but taste the finished product.
—Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
If allowed to grow more than three inches long, pods will become tough and less edible.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Spies discussed his time in the pods, the toughest moments during filming, his time in Cincinnati, his go‑to Skyline Chili order and more.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
If left on the plant, flowers transform into seed pods that release seeds in autumn, sprouting new poppies by spring.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
The steel front bumper sports a Warn winch and 7-inch TYRI lights, which are backed up by 5-inch A-pillar pods and three 12-inch LED bars up top.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
On’s CloudTec pods underfoot provide just-right cushion.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The photos show an F-22A flying with angular, low-observable external tanks and two faceted pods mounted under the wings, one of which appears to include a transparent forward aperture consistent with an infrared or electro-optical sensor.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pods
Noun
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These white threads are cloaked in sheaths of chitin — the same sugar polymer that forms the tough exoskeletons of beetles, crabs, and lobsters — and can be easily grown in flasks and Petri dishes.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Production quirks like volume and pitch changes, multiple beat switches, brash sonic redirections punctuated by everything from samples of glass shattering to synth stabs puncturing through sheaths of filters, make for a kind of chaotic symphony that feels deliriously of the moment.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Officers also recovered spent shell casings from both locations, with a preliminary investigation indicating that the casings were consistent with ammunition found inside the vehicle, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to police, 25 shell casings were recovered.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the palace, members of the royal family stood in the courtyard to greet Leo, the women dressed in black and with lace head coverings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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An attendee Friday asked about face coverings for girls.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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By contrast, some considerably heavier origami-style folding kayaks have flat planing hulls, and are thus harder to keep going in a straight line.—
Ben Coxworth
March 25,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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An armada of steely clouds with coal-black hulls was scudding between the rims, while a wash of pale pigments played across the canyon walls in a way that was entirely unfamiliar to me.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Researchers even uncovered pottery fragments among the shells.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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But car-crash girls are, in fact, fierce in their attachments, devoted to the few people who can penetrate their hard shells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To date, the company has launched six of its W-Series capsules aboard SpaceX missions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The heat shield is being retooled for future capsules but remains the original design for Artemis II.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Pods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pods. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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