as in coward
a person without strength of character
the congresswoman is but a reed who bends whichever way the political winds are blowing
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Recent Examples of reed
Shelby’s orchestra features many of the top players in the region, like alto saxophonist Tony Peebles, reed expert Patrick Wolff, trumpeter Mike Olmos, trombonist Joel Behrman, and Melecio Magdaluyo on baritone sax and clarinet.
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Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
In addition, the plane came with a door-latch indicator system, with four magnetic reed switches mounted within each door pillar configured to LED warning lamps on the instrument panel that would tell the pilot the pins were in the fully extended and locked position.
—Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register, 31 Jan. 2025
Shrek's swamp is dimly-lit and dotted with thatched cottages as well as reeds and artificial moss covering fake wooden logs.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The best reed diffusers give your favorite candle a run for its money.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
In addition, the plane came with a door-latch indicator system, with four magnetic reed switches mounted within each door pillar configured to LED warning lamps on the instrument panel that would tell the pilot the pins were in the fully extended and locked position.
—Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register, 31 Jan. 2025
Shrek's swamp is dimly-lit and dotted with thatched cottages as well as reeds and artificial moss covering fake wooden logs.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The best reed diffusers give your favorite candle a run for its money.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reed
Noun
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The employees are spoiled and the investors are cowards.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Democrats — who are usually cowards when the subject is race — are afraid to defend DEI.—
Ruben Navarrette,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, Ronnie’s rough morning gets worse when she’s stung by a jellyfish.—
Emma Soren,
Vulture,
10 Dec. 2024
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From jellyfish cut to Joker, Lady Gaga is back with another hair transformation.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That was no problem however, as the driver left the package on her doorstep, somewhat hidden underneath the tiny doormat.—
Alyce Collins,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Chicago White Sox seem comfortable as the doormat of the AL Central, and the biggest upgrades in the AL West went to — wait, that can’t be right — the Athletics and Los Angeles Angels?—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While other mouse researchers have noticed similar behaviors towards unconscious mice, it's never been closely studied, says Zhang.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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Other studies have suggested similarities in how gray hair develops in both mice and humans.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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The story, involving a group of sheep heading into the city to bring back their farmer, takes a back seat to an endless barrage of gags.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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By the 16th century, the link to agriculture was established, with farmers singing to and blessing bee hives, fruit trees, crops, sheep and cattle to encourage a bountiful harvest.—
Stephen Castle,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Reed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reed. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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