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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
arrested for using a rod on his dogs in violation of the state's animal cruelty laws
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Recent Examples of rod
They’re marked in rods, an old English measurement of 16½ feet; a short portage might be 20 rods, or 110 yards.
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John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Well, consider swapping splashy shades of turquoise for midnight blue, hot-rod red for bordeaux, and glazed donut nails for a futuristic silver chrome.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Since his treatment was completed last fall and his rare form of the disease — in the bile duct between the pancreas and the liver — was deemed to be in remission, Moss has often had a rod and reel in his hands.
—CBS News, 5 June 2026
Collacuro used a Quantum Snapshot rod with a Mitchell 308X reel.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
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John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Well, consider swapping splashy shades of turquoise for midnight blue, hot-rod red for bordeaux, and glazed donut nails for a futuristic silver chrome.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Since his treatment was completed last fall and his rare form of the disease — in the bile duct between the pancreas and the liver — was deemed to be in remission, Moss has often had a rod and reel in his hands.
—CBS News, 5 June 2026
Collacuro used a Quantum Snapshot rod with a Mitchell 308X reel.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rod
Noun
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But his parents hope that the teen, who uses a wheelchair or cane for mobility, will continue to gain independence.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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In its most scenic moments, the train wanders along the island’s coastline and through rainforest, and sugar cane fields.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The cozy yet dynamic pub with guest rooms highlights the building’s original character with beams, wood floors, and open fireplaces, complemented by contemporary touches.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Importantly, each fiber doesn’t just carry one beam of light.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Citizen Officers in riot gear responded with batons and zip ties and ordered the crowd to disperse.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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During the event, Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman symbolically passed a baton to Bresnik while joined by other members of the Artemis II crew.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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After the show, Daniel and Louis meet at a hotel bar.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Every bar and many bodegas were showing the game.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Ayscue served on several nonprofit boards and advisory groups across his career, especially for his alma mater.—
Diamy Wang,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The meeting took place out of state, but Chicago had a seat — reportedly on the running board of an automobile — at the creation of what became the National Football League.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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“Rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rod. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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