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verb

ˈnäd How to pronounce nod (audio)
Definition of nodnext
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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noun

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as in approval

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2
as in bow

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3
as in bob

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Recent Examples of nod
Verb
In addition to her four Academy Award nods, Roberts has received three Golden Globes and been nominated for two Emmys. — Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025 Blanco explains the struggle of graduating from child stardom in a behind-the-scenes video for the song, as Gomez nods her head in agreement. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, the Music, General Video & Film category features nods for the Spotify special The 25th Anniversary of Christina Aguilera and Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us (Short Film) presented by Vevo Extended Play. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025 And because no Baroque masterpiece is complete without a nod to the divine, a private chapel graces the estate, adding an air of spiritual grandeur. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nod
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod
  1. bob
  2. approval
  3. bow
  4. shake
  5. pump
  6. support
  7. dip
  8. wiggle
Verb
  • The vibe of the night Throughout the night, heads bobbed and people couldn’t help but dance to the beats played by DJ Los Boogie.
    — Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Only two of the crewman were pulled into the other lifeboat that held Minch and his family, and the vessel bobbed in the darkness amid rough weather for 10 hours, experts said.
    — Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of bob
Noun
  • When the transaction was unveiled in December, UMG said it was expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Listen to this article A bill that would ban transgender women from collegiate sports in Indiana will head to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk after the Senate gave final approval to the bill Thursday.
    — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of approval
Noun
  • London matched with her mom in a pink ensemble, wearing a frilly skirt and pink bows in her hair.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The clutch is crafted of vegan leather and is finished with an oversize fabric bow.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of bow
Noun
  • In addition to doughnuts, Duck Donuts shops serve breakfast sandwiches, ice cream sundaes, shakes and beverages such as coffee, espresso and soft drinks.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Another has been figuring out how best to protect the buildings' historic but extremely flammable shingles, also known as shakes.
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of shake
Verb
  • A lot of hard work, a lot of great teammates pumping me up.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • To get the fans pumped before park gates open people may be planning tailgating parties.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of pump
Noun
  • Comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno drove state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in a 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am past the state Capitol on Tuesday, rallying support for legislation that would ease restrictions on classic cars.
    — HECTOR AMEZCUA, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Launched in collaboration with BFD Productions, the initiative connects independent filmmakers with development, financing, and production support to greenlit indie films.
    — Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of support
Noun
  • Since rolling out his plans for tariffs, consumer confidence has gone down and the stock market has experienced notable dips.
    — Filip Timotija, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
  • To suss them out, skywatchers stay hypervigilant for any one-off dip in starlight when a rogue planet crosses serendipitously in front of a star.
    — Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of dip
Noun
  • Alana Kaplan, the head judge and moderator, asked the kids to make a funny face to get their wiggles out.
    — Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
  • If a detector shows a star wiggling back and forth, and if these wiggles occur with regularity, the signal is a good indication that there is a planet in orbit, tugging on its host.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2011
Definition of wiggle

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