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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as in approval
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Recent Examples of nod
Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
On others, Walker nods to his Jamaican and Cuban heritage with morsels of jerk chicken and caramelized lobes of plantain.
—Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The latest menu delivers a nod to iconic Kiwi favorites such as confit potato with onion creme fraiche whip and chives, a twist on chips and dip, and ambrosia ice cream with raspberry frozen yogurt, milk chocolate shards, marshmallow and sour cherry swirls.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Kaba has been in rooms where leaders invite marginalized voices in but only to nod politely before moving on.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
On others, Walker nods to his Jamaican and Cuban heritage with morsels of jerk chicken and caramelized lobes of plantain.
—Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
Given Beethoven’s associations with revolutionary liberation, this seems a deliberate nod.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The latest menu delivers a nod to iconic Kiwi favorites such as confit potato with onion creme fraiche whip and chives, a twist on chips and dip, and ambrosia ice cream with raspberry frozen yogurt, milk chocolate shards, marshmallow and sour cherry swirls.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
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Adria squinted into the side of the director’s skull, bobbing up and down in laughter at the studio man’s inaudible joke, drowned out by the engine’s din.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Little ones will love the splash pads and water slide area that’s just their size, and the whole family can bob around in the wave pool.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Congress would have to approve payments Yet to send the DOGE checks out, the Trump administration will need Congress’ approval.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Starship launch plans comes after Musk targets FAA SpaceX still requires approval from the FAA before the Starship can get off the ground again.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The five-episode drama, based on the true story of a group of Brazilian flight attendants who set up a scheme to smuggle HIV treatment from the US in the 1980s, will have its first bow as part of this year’s Berlinale Series Market Selects.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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The white top appeared to be made of white tweed, while the crystallized detailing which included a bow was emblazoned with glitzy black stones.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
16 Feb. 2025
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At least 11 deaths have been linked to cartons of frozen shakes sold to nursing homes and long-term care facilities that are being recalled after an outbreak of listeria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
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For Endurance and Performance Endurance athletes can also benefit from drinking a protein shake.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Preview Robert De Niro's Netflix thriller 'Zero Day' is a starry but dull dud: Review Patrick Schwarzenegger is 'White Lotus' Season 3 breakout, and dad Arnold is pumped Donnie Wahlberg is heading to 'Blue Bloods' Boston spinoff Ralph Macchio and William Zabka were 'Karate Kid' rivals.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Out of all of the foreign investment sources that have pumped cash into South Florida real estate, financial institutions, and new businesses over the years, Saudi Arabia is a nation that at best has a nominal presence in the region.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and its chief lobbyist Joel Kaplan have criticised EU tech rules and enlisted the support of U.S. President Donald Trump.—
Foo Yun Chee,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Zelenskyy's level of support is diminished from the extraordinary highs of earlier in the war.—
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Mitchell is also no longer clearly Cleveland’s best player — and not because of any dip in his ability.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Stella's reaction aligns with many Trump and Musk critics, with polling showing a dip in approval for the new administration.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As the weighted end of the rig skips across the bottom, the non-weighted end floats and wiggles just above the bottom, simulating a dying baitfish or fleeing crayfish.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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This doll is a great way for older siblings to get used to a new sibling's everyday wiggles and motions.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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