as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pods
The long, lightweight seed pods catch the wind and disperse seeds all over your yard, your neighbors’, and in the little cracks between your sidewalk.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
More than a dozen treatment rooms at Six Senses London showcase the range of services from traditional massage to flotation pods and quartz crystal beds.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The press cabin contains 14 lie-flat pods, including large tan leather seats with luxury features such as lumbar supports and massage functions.
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
This part of the Maldives is known for its healthy coral gardens, enormous schools of reef fish, 100-strong pods of dolphins, abundance of sea turtles, and sensational channel dives.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
The school will launch as a one-room, 1,200-square-foot schoolhouse in Fort Greene, similar to the learning pods that proliferated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Watch On Those of a certain age might recall the first spectacular trailers opening with images of a 23rd-century domed city sparkling with water features and bright white buildings connected by transparent transportation tubes filled with bullet-like people pods.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
Despite its simple design and one-button operation, the machine lets users customize their coffee, select their preferred pods, and adjust the amount of water used for each brew.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.
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Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
More than a dozen treatment rooms at Six Senses London showcase the range of services from traditional massage to flotation pods and quartz crystal beds.
—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The press cabin contains 14 lie-flat pods, including large tan leather seats with luxury features such as lumbar supports and massage functions.
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
This part of the Maldives is known for its healthy coral gardens, enormous schools of reef fish, 100-strong pods of dolphins, abundance of sea turtles, and sensational channel dives.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
The school will launch as a one-room, 1,200-square-foot schoolhouse in Fort Greene, similar to the learning pods that proliferated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Watch On Those of a certain age might recall the first spectacular trailers opening with images of a 23rd-century domed city sparkling with water features and bright white buildings connected by transparent transportation tubes filled with bullet-like people pods.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
Despite its simple design and one-button operation, the machine lets users customize their coffee, select their preferred pods, and adjust the amount of water used for each brew.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.
—
Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pods
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.
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At least six shell casings were recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham.
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During the investigation, shell casings found at the scene were later compared to a firearm Craig admitted belonged to him, the release said.
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Videos posted on social media captured the individuals marching in their signature blue shirts, chinos and white face coverings.
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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From headlight housings and door trim to bumpers and exhaust tips, the polish doesn’t just work on chrome but also steel, copper, aluminum and brass.
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The Colorado State Patrol is asking for any witnesses or anyone who may know the whereabouts of a 2014 to 2016 dark blue or black Jeep Wrangler with damage to one of the foglight housings on the front bumper.
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Wooden boats bobbed in long rows, their names and registration numbers hand-painted on the hulls, as men in neon vests unloaded catch and frigate birds swooped down to pick at the scraps.
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On the Fourth of July, New York Harbor will fill with white canvas and slender hulls.
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The capital’s traditional Independence Day show had 10,000 shells lasting 18 minutes.
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Organizers said the display featured three times as many fireworks shells as in previous years — the largest fireworks Stars & Stripes show to date.
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Other supplements come in gelatin capsules, made from collagen derived from cow and pig bones and hides, or mixed with dairy binders such as lactose and sodium caseinate.
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While executing a search warrant in October 2024, law enforcement officers found 257 pounds of mushrooms and 18 pounds of growing material at a location in Fallbrook, as well as 25 pounds of mushrooms, 5 pounds of psilocybin capsules and six firearms at a location in Bonsall.
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“Pods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pods. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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