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
Quirk suspects the reeds didn’t bounce back because the chronic flooding altered the chemistry of the sediments, depleting oxygen.
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Bywarren Cornwall, science.org, 9 Jan. 2025
The second floor, featuring a geometric marquetry of wood, marble and brass on the floor and walls, has a handwoven carpet made from reed and leather from Morocco juxtaposed with 1940s furniture by French architect and designer Pierre Chapo.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
The four rectangular objects, each measuring about three inches long, sat atop reeds in a corner of the tomb.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
The Barbican’s broad stage is virtually empty, except for a large cluster of reeds in the center, which allows for amusing entrances and exits throughout the performance.
—Demetrios Matheou, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
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Bywarren Cornwall, science.org, 9 Jan. 2025
The second floor, featuring a geometric marquetry of wood, marble and brass on the floor and walls, has a handwoven carpet made from reed and leather from Morocco juxtaposed with 1940s furniture by French architect and designer Pierre Chapo.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
The four rectangular objects, each measuring about three inches long, sat atop reeds in a corner of the tomb.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
The Barbican’s broad stage is virtually empty, except for a large cluster of reeds in the center, which allows for amusing entrances and exits throughout the performance.
—Demetrios Matheou, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reed
Noun
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That’s when one coward hit me from behind with a backpack.—
Brie Stimson , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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There is no way a coward like Musk is in a position to accuse Sen. Kelly of being a traitor.—
DP Opinion,
The Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But unlike jellyfish, which drift and swim in ocean currents, V. velella are at the mercy of the wind.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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For example, green fluorescent protein, which was discovered in jellyfish, is today used in medical studies to illuminate stages of embryological development and to reveal the growth of cancers and other types of cells.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This goes beyond colorful containers and cute doormats.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
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Bears fans scooped up drink coasters and even doormats made of the plastic grass.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These antibodies were then tested one by one in mice poisoned by venom from each of the 19 species, allowing scientists to understand systematically the minimum number of components that would neutralize all the venoms.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Comparing skin wounds in humans with skin wounds in other primates (including chimpanzees, baboons, and two types of monkeys), as well as with skin wounds in other mammals (such as mice and rats), the researchers found that humans had a significantly slower rate of healing.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
1 May 2025
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An opening montage includes a bloodied sheep ostensibly mauled by an ochi.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Beyond the sheep and horse, the day’s finds include part of a wolverine and an American cheetah petrosal bone.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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“Reed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reed. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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