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
Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
Several people nodded to the fact that some of Trump's tariffs apply to a collection of remote islands that are only inhabited by colonies of wildlife.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
The seventh season, now on Netflix, continues the tradition with some obvious nods to other episodes next to Easter eggs that only hardcore fans will catch.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Does the title in any way nod to the song’s inspiration?
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
Several people nodded to the fact that some of Trump's tariffs apply to a collection of remote islands that are only inhabited by colonies of wildlife.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
The finished product featured a snake’s lifelike movement with 2,473 diamonds and an underside of scales in black, red and green enamel that was a nod to the Mexican flag.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
The seventh season, now on Netflix, continues the tradition with some obvious nods to other episodes next to Easter eggs that only hardcore fans will catch.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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Symptoms include head bobbing, stargazing, foaming at the mouth, seizures and a loss of motor skills.—
Stacie N. Galang,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The male buffleheads, much brighter than the females, bobbed their heads up and down, touched the water and showed off their spring mating rituals.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The crowd roared its approval Monday evening when Boise Mayor Lauren McLean’s decision to continue to fly a Pride flag outside of Boise’s City Hall was alluded to, despite another new Idaho law banning such a display.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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The company intended to move the drug into late-stage testing, which is generally the last phase of development before a company submits the potential treatment to government regulators for approval.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hair ties, bows, and thin headbands are also fun ideas.—
Erinne Magee,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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This spring’s New York Bridal Fashion Week brought a host of new wedding dress trends to the fore, from layered lace to basque waists to bows.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mango Lassi: Non-alcoholic frozen mango and yogurt shake.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shields Date Garden Known for its high quality dates, charming café, mail order business, and delicious date shakes, Shields Date Garden opened in 1924.—
Pat Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sunny expectations for Starlink are one of the main reasons investors have been eager to pump money into SpaceX.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In front of the dugout, McKenna raises his right arm and gently pumps a fist towards the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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That village is blessed by the camaraderie and support found in two fantastic trustee candidates, both of whom will no doubt work together to better their village for years to come.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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There is also bipartisan support for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act to be located on the mall.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Citi upgrades Constellation Energy to buy from neutral Citi says investors should buy the dip in the largest operator of U.S. nuclear power plants.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Your Elliott is stretching in particular ways or doing dip; how much of that was in the script?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Peña started an offensive overhaul last season, quieting his batting stance and eliminating the bat wiggle in his pre-pitch setup.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The charging case feels a little cheap, and there's some wiggle to the lid’s hinge, but at this price, that's to be expected.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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