bods

noun

Definition of bodsnext
plural of bod, British
as in guys
a member of the human race I know several bods who work on Fleet Street

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bods
  1. guys
  2. men
  3. people
  4. things
  5. creatures
Noun
  • These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
    — Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • These guys have weeded out the mid-range jumper in favor of ultra-efficiency on and off the ball.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of guys
Noun
  • Three men, all members of a city crew working on the pier at the time, were thrown into the ocean, according to the sheriff's office.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of men
Noun
  • This is a drink that people tend to love—elementally delicious, and yet with enough going on to keep the front of your brain occupied.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
  • And musical instrument companies want people to keep playing instruments.
    — Steve Baltin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of people
Noun
  • But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.
    — Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But now things are getting even more messy.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • These creatures have now inspired human innovations that take soft robots and water filters to the next level.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Some experts, however, see potential in another direction—studying how the creatures’ neurons work together could shed light on nerve regeneration.
    — Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of creatures
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“Bods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bods. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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