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
The pit band has the two keyboards, violin, reeds and brass that are customary for Broadway tours.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
Use reed diffusers or room sprays to keep your bathroom smelling fresh without constant cleaning.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
Since mom already has the candle version, gift her the matching reed diffuser to have her fave scent coursing through her space on a regular basis.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
On the Peruvian side, travelers can visit the Uros floating islands, the artificial islets woven from totora reeds and home to communities that have lived here for centuries, then settle into a rustic homestay at Amantaní for a quieter look at life on the lake.
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Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
Use reed diffusers or room sprays to keep your bathroom smelling fresh without constant cleaning.
—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
Since mom already has the candle version, gift her the matching reed diffuser to have her fave scent coursing through her space on a regular basis.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
On the Peruvian side, travelers can visit the Uros floating islands, the artificial islets woven from totora reeds and home to communities that have lived here for centuries, then settle into a rustic homestay at Amantaní for a quieter look at life on the lake.
—
Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reed
Noun
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That’s the sign of a true coward.
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Fishback showed up at a Donalds campaign event in Lake City on Saturday with a bunch of supporters, shouting through a bullhorn that Donalds was a coward for not debating him and telling him to go back to New York, a reference to Donalds’ childhood in Brooklyn.
Noun
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People should also stay alert to local water conditions, including rip currents and the presence of other marine animals such as jellyfish.
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The lion's mane jellyfish has been spotted along the coast of Massachusetts and other New England states — and in higher-than-normal numbers usually seen at the start of summer, according to local outlets Cape Cod Times, Swampscott Tides and WCVB.
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According to Hackett, a standard-sized doormat isn't the best option for most entryways.
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Ono’s transgressive instincts are evident early on in the exhibition, with Painting to be Stepped On (1960), which, true to its name, is a piece of canvas spread on the floor like a doormat.
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This highly competent, obsessive duo tumbles into a self-destructive cat-and-mouse dynamic — but who’s the cat and who’s the mouse?
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Some pest control companies might include them in general pest control, whereas others include them in higher-tier plans or offer rat and mouse extermination as an add-on specialty service.
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Another bears an image of a sheep Statue of Liberty holding a selfie stick instead of a torch.
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Hang out with sheep, meet magicians and clowns and explore the amusement park.
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“Reed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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