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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
So there are things like individual throttle valves, dry sump lubrication, solid cam finger followers (instead of hydraulic valve lifters), titanium con rods, and forged pistons.
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Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
The small suitcase also seamlessly slides onto the sturdy rod of the larger size for even more convenient traveling.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
The investigation specifically looked into rod bearing failures in the cars with six-cylinder engines.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
After the eye had lost considerable function, the last genes to degrade were the ones active in rod cells, important for low-light conditions.
—Charles Feigin / The Conversation, Popular Science, 23 Jan. 2025
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Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
The small suitcase also seamlessly slides onto the sturdy rod of the larger size for even more convenient traveling.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
The investigation specifically looked into rod bearing failures in the cars with six-cylinder engines.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
After the eye had lost considerable function, the last genes to degrade were the ones active in rod cells, important for low-light conditions.
—Charles Feigin / The Conversation, Popular Science, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rod
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In covert gatherings across California, raw goat or cow milk is mixed with cane alcohol and sugars to make pajaretes.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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But you cane experience a bit of Turner and Constable’s London by making a visit to the Royal Academy of Arts, where both artists studied, although Turner earned the Academy’s prestigious designation of Royal Academician in 1802; Constable was elected years later in 1829.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The software can cause an error in the low power controller that makes the headlight shutters close over the high and low beams while driving.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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To optimize the now 5,500-square-foot layout, Churchill demolished a dangerous secondary stair, freeing the hayloft level to become the generous primary suite, where Hammel extended original timber barn framing with reclaimed sawn softwood beams.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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Eventually, Shaquille O’Neal and Bryant took the baton with the Lakers and passed it off to LeBron James.—
Evan Webeck,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have willingly taken the baton from Brady and the Patriots as the NFL's latest dynasty.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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My dream is to one day open a Japanese style jazz kissa hifi listening bar with them.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
21 Feb. 2025
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Beauty is an official presenting sponsor and afterparty host and the brand will host a touchup beauty bar amid DJ sets, passed beverages and bites.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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When these metrics improve, security leaders can confidently demonstrate a positive return on investment to executives and boards.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Members of the agency's governing board are appointed by the U.S. president and confirmed by the .—
Giulia Carbonaro,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rod. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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