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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Recent Examples of nod
Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
One was a dangling pair made of red, white and blue beads in a nod to Independence Day.
—Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 July 2025
The seasonal selection nods to Thailand with strong notes of ginger and lemongrass emanating from the sweet coconut broth dotted with crunchy bits of fried shallot.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Verb
And while the majority of the performances featured modern music and choreography, there was also a nod to customary Korean culture with the San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute, which performed traditional song and dance.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
One was a dangling pair made of red, white and blue beads in a nod to Independence Day.
—Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Noun
The team implicitly nodded en masse, but how will Blythe himself hold up?
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 July 2025
The seasonal selection nods to Thailand with strong notes of ginger and lemongrass emanating from the sweet coconut broth dotted with crunchy bits of fried shallot.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
Verb
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Think yachts bobbing in the harbor, beachfront homes with glass walls, and brunches that casually cost three figures.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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Jurors’ attention was rapt during the testimony of key witnesses, including Ventura, their heads bobbing from questioner to witness.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Faster licensing at the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation has cut approval times from 33 days to just five, yielding $179 million annually in additional worker earnings.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The city would also have to implement measures to fast-track developments with affordable housing in more affluent, majority-white neighborhoods by easing zoning restrictions and approvals, per the agreement, sources who were privy to the negotiations said.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Noun
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So, offer a grateful bow at the sushi grave before heading out for more omakase.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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As patron, Kate also wore a Wimbledon purple and green bow pinned to the left side of her top.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The restaurant, known for its smash burgers, shakes and crinkle-cut fries, also has a location in Liberty Township.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Prior to this, the fast food chain was known for its malts and shakes, banana splits, Dilly Bar, Buster Bar, and Peanut Buster. — USA TODAY contributed to this report.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Then came the devastating diagnosis: dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart becomes enlarged and weakened, leaving it unable to pump blood effectively.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Mize otherwise pumped his fastball to stay in advantageous counts.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Use basic floral arranging techniques—like focal points and structural supports—to keep your display intentional.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Samir’s mother, too, was moved by the outpouring of support.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Besides, the majority of the dips in quality derive from Esmail prioritizing stylistic playfulness and experimentation over the relatively straightforward, linear storytelling of Season 1.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
3 July 2025
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Ontario International Airport saw a 2.8% dip in international travelers from January to May 2025 from China, Mexico and Canada, while domestic traffic grew 1.1% over the same period.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
Noun
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He’s got some wiggle and short-area quickness in his game, but his physicality also shows.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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On stage, the cues may be as simple as a hand gesture, or a wiggle of the hips.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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