as in to bob
to make short up-and-down movements
though she couldn't see the rain, she knew it had started because she could see the flowers nod as raindrops hit them
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Recent Examples of nod
Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The novel has been translated into more than 42 languages and has been adapted into television shows, radio plays, video game nods and multiple films, most recently the 2013 blockbuster Baz Luhrmann feature film starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
As a nod to the 110th anniversary of the Indy 500, 1,110 exclusive pieces of the monochromatic pastel pink dial edition have been created.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Verb
When it was all said and done, Atkins turned out to be one of the best defensive linemen of his era, earning eight Pro Bowl nods and five first-team All-Pro selections.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The novel has been translated into more than 42 languages and has been adapted into television shows, radio plays, video game nods and multiple films, most recently the 2013 blockbuster Baz Luhrmann feature film starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Nearby, John Cily passed the time playing washers with an old lacrosse teammate from Essex Community College, a nod to his Northeast Philadelphia roots.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
As a nod to the 110th anniversary of the Indy 500, 1,110 exclusive pieces of the monochromatic pastel pink dial edition have been created.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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Naval mines bobbing in the waters of the Persian Gulf, threatening oil tankers.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Here on the shore, overlooking the lighthouse and the harbor’s bobbing boats, partners Claire Hanrahan and Andrew Ainslie’s restaurant is the epitome of laidback chic with its country-kitchen interiors and butter yellow frontage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The position requires approval from the Senate and comes with an ambassador title.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Russia’s reopening of its national pavilion—with the approval of Venice Biennale director Pietrangelo Buttafuoco—has sparked acrimony across the European art world and political sphere.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Julia Fox looks gorgeous in a floor-length turquoise gown with bows for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation New York Dinner in New York City on April 21.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead of bearing fishing poles, most have Soviet-era heavy machine guns bolted to their bows with a small rocket launcher atop.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The menu includes shakes, like a Strawberry Shortcake Krunch, as well as boba refreshers and iced coffees.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bring cash for soft-serve cones, shakes, sundaes, or slushies.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The prosecutor said Chairez-Campos pumped multiple rounds into the unarmed victim’s body before making a move to flee and then returning to shoot him one more time in the head, Gennawey said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Radiation pumped into the night sky.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many fans came to show their support for the third-year forward, whom the Sky traded to the Dream on April 6 for two future first-round draft picks.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her son receives special services for a disability at Lake Center Elementary, and home routines are harder without this support.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rejoice, campers, Adamson’s, said to be the only South Bay restaurant devoted to the culinary bliss that is the French dip sandwich, has just opened a new location.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The setup ranges from a bathtub heaped with ice cubes to a quick dip in a frigid lake or ocean.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And there was-- there was a wiggle.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each robot performs a tiny wiggle pattern to report information like temperature.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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