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
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
While the common areas on the ground floor are eclectic, in the second-floor bedrooms Lavelle paid homage to the aesthetics that have come to define the Hudson Valley: nods to British design traditions and hints of Americana.
—Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
This layered appetizer nods to the original party food but adds a velvety, smooth base of tangy cream cheese.
—Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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This delightful gag gift nods to the bygone days of library cards—a nostalgic surprise for the voracious reader or librarian.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
While the common areas on the ground floor are eclectic, in the second-floor bedrooms Lavelle paid homage to the aesthetics that have come to define the Hudson Valley: nods to British design traditions and hints of Americana.
—Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
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But Tucci, a three-time Globes nominee, didn’t ride the film’s coattails to a fourth nod for his scene-stealing role as an outspokenly liberal cardinal.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
This layered appetizer nods to the original party food but adds a velvety, smooth base of tangy cream cheese.
—Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Once in place, researchers could visualize and observe which motor neurons lit up during what activities, such as bobbing the illicium to attract prey.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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Dylan is simply a force of nature, bobbing on the impenetrable currents of his personal muse.Scott Phillips, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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While recent years have elevated the importance of employees and customers, this shift does not justify the unchecked approval of projects beyond what can reasonably be managed.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Insurers also typically need approval from regulators to raise consumer premiums, which takes time.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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The outcome was less froufrou compared to previous efforts that were rich in bows, ruffles, flounces and patchworks, as the more streamlined hybrids better expressed the rigor of the theme.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Individually wrapped for freshness, this basket is adorned with a gold bow, ideal for gifting.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Superimposed on the clip is the U.S. Geological Survey's shake map of the Dec. 5 event in northern California.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Used to supplement a balanced diet, a shake can help satisfy your daily protein requirement and provide the essential amino acids your body needs to build muscle mass or simply recover better.Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
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Milk is pumped through a series of thin plates at high speed to reach a minimum temperature of 161 F (71 C).Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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You're pumped to learn from mistakes and bounce back stronger.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Around-the-clock customer support, unlimited 0% processing, lifetime price guarantees, and next-day replacements are just a few of the perks of working with Slice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Abrams previously toured North America this fall in support of the original The Secret of Us album, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 after its June release.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2024
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Volunteering is on the rise across the country after COVID-era dips, a new AmeriCorps report finds.Andrew King, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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There are slight dips in the frame rate when graphically heavy effects are activated, but otherwise, the game maintains its 120fps target output well.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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His next one went for 15, showing some impressive wiggle.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
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Pintar is a 23-year-old center fielder who hit well in High A but was old for the level, and since a promotion to Double A at the start of July, he’s struggled to hit anything with a wiggle in it.The Athletic MLB Staff, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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