as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pods
The vitality pool boasts six specialized hydrotherapy pods overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
And multifamily spas have gone well beyond the tiny spas of old to incorporate the latest spa technology, from touchless treatment options to zero-gravity flotation pods, wearable wellness devices and infrared and LED light therapies.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
When selecting vanilla beans, look for pods that are plump, flexible, and have a deep brown color.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Dishwasher detergent pods should go in the most obvious spot — despite what social media users may tell you.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The pods are painstakingly hand-pollinated and thrive in just a few tropical regions, including Mexico, Indonesia, Uganda, Madagascar, and Tahiti.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Maytag, an appliance company, noted in their own post on the topic that these pods are generally covered in a dissolvable plastic.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Since 2022, when some users suggested placing dishwasher detergent pods in non-traditional locations like the silverware basket or simply at the bottom of the dishwasher, the platform has been home to an ongoing debate about the correct way to use the pods.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean draw pods of playful bottlenose dolphins that love to swim alongside boats and leap out of the water in graceful arcs.
—AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
And multifamily spas have gone well beyond the tiny spas of old to incorporate the latest spa technology, from touchless treatment options to zero-gravity flotation pods, wearable wellness devices and infrared and LED light therapies.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
When selecting vanilla beans, look for pods that are plump, flexible, and have a deep brown color.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Dishwasher detergent pods should go in the most obvious spot — despite what social media users may tell you.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The pods are painstakingly hand-pollinated and thrive in just a few tropical regions, including Mexico, Indonesia, Uganda, Madagascar, and Tahiti.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Maytag, an appliance company, noted in their own post on the topic that these pods are generally covered in a dissolvable plastic.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Since 2022, when some users suggested placing dishwasher detergent pods in non-traditional locations like the silverware basket or simply at the bottom of the dishwasher, the platform has been home to an ongoing debate about the correct way to use the pods.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean draw pods of playful bottlenose dolphins that love to swim alongside boats and leap out of the water in graceful arcs.
—AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Pods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pods. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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