as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
This year, the show is headed to Minneapolis with a cast of 32 Midwest singles who are ready to mingle via pod and hopefully find the love of their lives (and not get four minutes of awkward screen time before never being seeing again).
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
Once the parents are crossed through the pollination process, seeds will form in rose hips (the seed pods of roses) with each seed having the potential to become a new rose.
—Jessica Jordan, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
In the most recent Basu and Godin Notebook pod, there was a discussion about culture builders, clearly Suzuki is a tone setter in this regard.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Mesta and the show’s star, Ethel Merman, two loud peas in the same pushy pod, became and remained fast friends.
—Thomas Mallon, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
Once the parents are crossed through the pollination process, seeds will form in rose hips (the seed pods of roses) with each seed having the potential to become a new rose.
—Jessica Jordan, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
In the most recent Basu and Godin Notebook pod, there was a discussion about culture builders, clearly Suzuki is a tone setter in this regard.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Mesta and the show’s star, Ethel Merman, two loud peas in the same pushy pod, became and remained fast friends.
—Thomas Mallon, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
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Microplastics tend to gather in fat cells in the insulating sheath that wraps around the brain's neurons and helps to regulate signal transmission—this accumulation may explain why microplastic concentrations in the brain are higher than in other organs, the team said.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Try a sparkly mini by Ganni or an asymmetrical sheath from Taller Marmo.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2024
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Court documents state that shell casings from both 9mm and .40 caliber handguns were recovered at the scene.—
Elgin Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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An analysis of the firearm through the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network connected the gun to shell casings collected at the scene of the shooting days earlier, according to federal authorities.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, there are more than 2,500 units of supportive housing sitting vacant.—
Brad Lander,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Mashed reports that California, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Nevada, Colorado and Michigan require that all eggs sold within their borders are laid by cage-free hens, a more humane way of housing the birds on farms.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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China continues to build and modernize its military power, which includes the largest navy in the world by hull count.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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As water flooded the Pacific’s hull, the crew struggled in vain to launch the lifeboats.—
Joel Sams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Using a satellite tag attached to its shell, the club will monitor Exodus’ migratory path over the course of a year.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The water-repellent, windproof shell is insulated with 600-fill-power goose down, and the cuffs can be cinched to lock in warmth.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2025
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The women’s Blue Tab capsule emphasizes sophisticated denim tailoring and feminine craftsmanship.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Jan. 2025
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Their unexpected 10-month mission highlights Boeing's ongoing struggles with its Starliner capsule, raising serious questions about its future in NASA's commercial crew program.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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One commenter suggested the noise could be E blowing raspberries on the crib, but the mom pointed out that the crib's thick fabric coverings make such a noise unlikely.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Use a metal covering or board at a 45-degree angle over ledges where birds like to roost or nest, or use bird spikes that stick out at various angles to prevent birds from landing, says Pierce.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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