as in coward
a person without strength of character
the congresswoman is but a reed who bends whichever way the political winds are blowing
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Recent Examples of reed
Wicker refers to the method of weaving—most outdoor wicker furniture features materials such as rattan, raffia, bamboo, and willow reeds.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
But Gabby will sit for hours while the oboist practices and makes reeds for her instrument.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Lake Hodges near Escondido is a major grebe nesting location where birders enjoy following the nesting process that begins with the weaving of reeds into floating mats where eggs are then deposited.
Loons, coots, rails and gallinules are also floating nest builders.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
In 2022, archeologists unearthed what appeared to be the oldest intact reed boat.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
But Gabby will sit for hours while the oboist practices and makes reeds for her instrument.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Lake Hodges near Escondido is a major grebe nesting location where birders enjoy following the nesting process that begins with the weaving of reeds into floating mats where eggs are then deposited.
Loons, coots, rails and gallinules are also floating nest builders.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
In 2022, archeologists unearthed what appeared to be the oldest intact reed boat.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reed
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Today’s Republican Party is a bunch of weak, spineless cowards who cower in obedient terror at Trump’s feet.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Now, all of these cowards that were too scared to give us a chance [want to work with us] because there’s no risk involved anymore.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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The species is the largest of the 200 species of jellyfish in the world.—
Mike Stunson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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Bluebottles in the Sea What looks like a serene, single jellyfish floating in the vastness of the sea is actually a colony of specialized individuals called polyps.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Of course, seasonal wreaths, doormats, outdoor lighting, and a fresh coat of paint on the front door are great places to start — but no outdoor space is complete without plants.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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In the end, what started as a petty doormat rivalry has turned into something much more joyful.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Colossal created the mice by modifying seven genes simultaneously and from information gathered from analysis of woolly, Columbian and steppe mammoth genomes that were up to 1.2 million years old.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The study in mice, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, showed that an experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumor-fighting effects of a common cancer drug called immune checkpoint inhibitors.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Regular sheep’s wool is insulating and warm, even when wet; however, it’s not designed for performance activities like hiking or running, and tends to be less soft and sometimes itchy.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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The meat appears regularly in accounts of massive cookouts in the 19th century, and smoked lamb or mutton was a favorite at Southern barbecue restaurants until just after World War II, when the consumption of sheep plummeted nationwide.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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“Reed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reed. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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