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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
arrested for using a rod on his dogs in violation of the state's animal cruelty laws
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Recent Examples of rod
Videos from the scene show spinning reels screaming and rods doubled over as anglers tried to keep up with the freight-train strength of a bluefin.
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Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit alleges the instigators shot fireworks at the defendants and used chemical munitions, metal rods, poles and boards to assault the pro-Palestinian demonstrators who were rallying against the Israel-Hamas war.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025
Under the sling a tangle of metal rods holds what’s left of his left hand together.
—Tamar Jacoby, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Xavier’s younger brother later told police Mills and Walker punished him and his brother by hitting them with a copper rod, punching them with boxing gloves and tying them by wrists and ankles to a ladder with duct tape and then dropping a 10-pound weight on their stomachs.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
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Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit alleges the instigators shot fireworks at the defendants and used chemical munitions, metal rods, poles and boards to assault the pro-Palestinian demonstrators who were rallying against the Israel-Hamas war.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025
Under the sling a tangle of metal rods holds what’s left of his left hand together.
—Tamar Jacoby, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Xavier’s younger brother later told police Mills and Walker punished him and his brother by hitting them with a copper rod, punching them with boxing gloves and tying them by wrists and ankles to a ladder with duct tape and then dropping a 10-pound weight on their stomachs.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rod
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An older man walking with a cane was also caught up in the scuffle and fell on his back.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Walking with a cane and recovering from a recent illness, Mr. Lev could not resist doing a little jig as stepped upon it to the cheers of friends and family.—
Dina Kraft,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, two years ago, Helen Hu decided to walk away from the beam for good.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Femininity and French craftsmanship are on prominent display, with bespoke headboards made from Pierre Frey fabrics in every room, as well as murals from Atelier de Ricou, bird-like Lalique sconces, and restored wooden beams on the ceilings.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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The baton came back to him once Paramount Plus gave a green light to The Challenge: All Stars, and OGs like himself were given a second shot at glory.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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Arne Slot has picked up the baton from Jurgen Klopp and looks almost certain to lead Liverpool to their first Premier League title since 2019-20, even if the prospect of a more remarkable campaign has fallen by the wayside, following defeat in the Carabao Cup final and their Champions League exit.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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According to the criminal complaint, Moua and Yang were in town for the wedding and afterward had gone to a few bars with others.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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In 2008 Hollywood police determined Adam's killer was Ottis Toole, a serial killer who died behind bars in 1996.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration is simultaneously planning another meeting between Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia to get Moscow on board with the framework, the source said.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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Cliffhanger is one of several rides and other activities on board the cruise line’s newest U.S. flagship, which set sail on its maiden voyage from Miami on April 12.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rod. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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