as in to bob
to make short up-and-down movements
though she couldn't see the rain, she knew it had started because she could see the flowers nod as raindrops hit them
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as in approval
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Recent Examples of nod
Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Prasad nodded and the woman took everything out of Prasad's shopping cart and loaded it onto the conveyor belt.
—Laura Kwerel, NPR, 26 May 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
The little one's middle name is a nod to Scott's father, whose real name is Marshall Mathers.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Verb
But there's something extra special about the shops and ice-cream parlors that nod to those that came before them.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Prasad nodded and the woman took everything out of Prasad's shopping cart and loaded it onto the conveyor belt.
—Laura Kwerel, NPR, 26 May 2025
Noun
Jacquard fabrics with loose threads create a furry surface, while appliqués and smocking nod to the theme’s focus on craftsmanship.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
The little one's middle name is a nod to Scott's father, whose real name is Marshall Mathers.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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Listen to this article On a recent chilly morning, the Lake County Sheriff’s new Marine 1 boat was bobbing lightly with the water along a dock at the East Chicago Marina.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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But on this overcast summer day, only a couple dozen people bob on their surfboards, waiting for the perfect swell.—
Liz Baker,
NPR,
25 May 2025
Noun
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The University of Arkansas System board of trustees approved a new Associate of Science in Agriculture at the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain, effective this fall, pending approval of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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One of the recommendations calls for evaluating who at the agency should control approvals of no-bid contracts — an authority that currently rests with Orso.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Satellite imagery shows the warship, covered in blue tarps, lying on its side, with the stern swung out into the harbor, but the bow remaining on the side slipway, according to the U.S.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Cruise’s final bow is earning rave reviews from both critics and fans.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Each of 75 winners will get 12 months of deals including free meals, breakfast items and shakes – about $480 worth of deals.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Some very Southern sounding shakes are also on the menu.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Hernández: Gerrit was just pumping fuel and emotion that inning.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The letter urged the court to pump the brakes on the process, citing legal concerns with outdated population data and Voting Rights Act violations.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Netflix will soon end support for older Amazon Fire TV media-streaming devices.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Baltimore Sun The vast majority of Marylanders criminally charged – 32 of 46 – come from strong Democratic urban and suburban counties, according to election data analyzed by CNS, not from largely rural countries where Trump support is the strongest.—
Ariel Sheinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Mainland investors bought today’s dip with a healthy $1.2 billion worth of net buying via Southbound Stock Connect.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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There’s also a question about whether Betts’ focus on shortstop has started to have an impact on his bat, with the 32-year-old hitting just .254 on the season while suffering incremental dips in his underlying contact metrics.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Her wish comes true in the form of a gleefully chaotic fuzzy blue creature who is the combination of a rambunctious toddler, puppy and koala, with a toothy grin, deadly claws and an irresistible butt wiggle.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
22 May 2025
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After all the Alaskan sightseeing for the day, or if little ones (and not-so-little kids) just need to get their wiggles out, the onboard Disney’s Oceaneer Club can’t be beat.—
Disney Cruise Line,
AFAR Media,
7 May 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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