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
For optimal fragrance dispersion, alternate which end of the reeds are submerged in the scent solution once a week.
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
The invasive reed will choke riparian habitat, threatening the native plants and wildlife that rely on the desert waterways.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Another first-time swan hunter and DU volunteer, John, accompanied us into the invasive bushy-topped reeds.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
Remove the reeds, flip them over, and insert the opposite ends into the bottle to ensure even saturation.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
The invasive reed will choke riparian habitat, threatening the native plants and wildlife that rely on the desert waterways.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Another first-time swan hunter and DU volunteer, John, accompanied us into the invasive bushy-topped reeds.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
Remove the reeds, flip them over, and insert the opposite ends into the bottle to ensure even saturation.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reed
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William quickly places Ian under arrest for assaulting an officer, as Rachel calls him a coward.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Lemon Drop Kid (1951) Bob Hope didn’t so much play characters as variations on the Bob Hope persona, a wisecracking coward with a tendency to get in way over his head then make matters worse for himself.Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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Comb jellies are an ancient animal lineage with a distinct evolutionary history, and despite their similar appearance, they are not closely related to true jellyfish.Scott Travers, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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They are made up of individual polyps – related to jellyfish and anemones – that group together, making use of calcium and carbonate ions to create a calcium carbonate skeleton.Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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In addition to being functional, the doormat also features a classic design that is perfect for the holiday season.Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Lions, long the doormat in the division, are rolling with a league-high 11-game winning streak, having already clinched their third consecutive winning season under Dan Campbell.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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Tests conducted after the outbreak found that an amino acid in the flour caused liver damage in mice.Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Research from 2014 showed that bedbugs were capable of spreading to mice the pathogen that causes Chagas disease.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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Later home felt everywhere, radiant waters, thistles, greenest hilltops dotted with sheep, masses of tulips and geese, wandering William’s intricate paths, pausing at every turn, life stretching ahead, mountains of bliss and searing sorrow for years to come.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The sustainable brand makes latex for its mattresses in California using materials from its own farms, cares for thousands of sheep, and is working toward achieving a zero-waste output in its factory.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Reed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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