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as in canes
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 rods
Hang Them As Curtains Use cafe clips to hang cloth napkins from curtain rods for an easy, one-of-a-kind valance or cafe-style curtains.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Even the wiring had to be improvised at scale, with metal rods used in place of traditional jumper wires, since no off-the-shelf equivalents exist for a project of this size.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Adding adjustable rods on either side should give you hanging space for both long and short items in your wardrobe.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
This is an absolutely beautiful autumn flower with long yellow rods of truly golden blossoms.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The following month, the Veterans Administration filed a report stating that the Nautilus Veterans Hospital was in a severe state of deterioration, mostly because of the dampness from the sea air, which caused the concrete’s steel rods to rust and give way.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
In the background, a structure made of golden rods adds depth and texture.
—Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
The O'Donoghue family told Ritter that Liam is in great spirits despite five surgeries in 11 days and metal rods in his thighs.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The best crappie lures and crappie rods are also not a secret.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Even the wiring had to be improvised at scale, with metal rods used in place of traditional jumper wires, since no off-the-shelf equivalents exist for a project of this size.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Adding adjustable rods on either side should give you hanging space for both long and short items in your wardrobe.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
This is an absolutely beautiful autumn flower with long yellow rods of truly golden blossoms.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The following month, the Veterans Administration filed a report stating that the Nautilus Veterans Hospital was in a severe state of deterioration, mostly because of the dampness from the sea air, which caused the concrete’s steel rods to rust and give way.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
In the background, a structure made of golden rods adds depth and texture.
—Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
The O'Donoghue family told Ritter that Liam is in great spirits despite five surgeries in 11 days and metal rods in his thighs.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The best crappie lures and crappie rods are also not a secret.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rods
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More to Explore Many of the human props—canes, top hats, desks—used in primate taxidermy became unfashionable in the first half of the nineteenth century, but there were still throwbacks.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2026
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Before the treatment, many participants struggled with a slow, mechanical gait, and 12 used assistive devices such as walkers and canes.—
Amber Dance,
ArsTechnica,
17 May 2026
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Western automakers have spent years trickling pixel-headlight features out cautiously, partly because regulations in markets like the US have historically been slow to allow adaptive driving beams in the first place.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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The house has been preserved to highlight some of the more old-world aspects—spot wood beams, stone floors, and aqua window frames in nearly every room—for a taste of traditional Cycladic style.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Sourdough, multigrain, sprouted grain, pumpernickel, boules, baguettes, batons, the list goes on, but one type may rise above the pack.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
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There used to be physical-comedy genius; there used to be simple, aspirational concepts; there used to be a passing of batons between past stars onto the next generation of them.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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With dozens of restaurants and bars in the complex there’s everything from burgers and pizza by the pool to artful Italian plates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Fans come to games and related events and spend money in and around stadiums, at nearby restaurants, bars, hotels, and retailers, all of which boosts the local economy and creates jobs.—
Miceal Chamberlain,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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Because his stance on climate change conflicts with overwhelming scientific consensus, the president has removed climate information from federal websites, approved scientifically unsound reports that favor fossil fuels, and gutted key scientific agencies and boards.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Turn your backyard into a playground for all ages with these weatherproof cornhole boards.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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“Rods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rods. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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