as in coward
a person without strength of character
the congresswoman is but a reed who bends whichever way the political winds are blowing
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Recent Examples of reed
Shrek's swamp is dimly-lit and dotted with thatched cottages as well as reeds and artificial moss covering fake wooden logs.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The best reed diffusers give your favorite candle a run for its money.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
This combination of olive, willow, and reed wood, is also an interesting choice of materials.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
Riparian areas:The invasive Arundo reed threatens Arizona rivers.
—John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The best reed diffusers give your favorite candle a run for its money.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
This combination of olive, willow, and reed wood, is also an interesting choice of materials.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
Riparian areas:The invasive Arundo reed threatens Arizona rivers.
—John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reed
Noun
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McGee, Knight, and Torres step onto the Elevator of Schemes and Secrets full of speculation, like why is LaRoche interested in scoring political points with this case, and what kind of coward hides behind a fake name anyway?—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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This sick, twisted and evil coward showed no regard for Laken or human life.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
21 Nov. 2024
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From jellyfish cut to Joker, Lady Gaga is back with another hair transformation.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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With the jellyfish style, the top layer is typically curled under with the bottom layer flipped out to mimic the look of a jellyfish.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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More news: Orioles' World Series Champion Infielder, Longtime Coach Passes Away The Yankees and Red Sox of 2004 were helped by the presence of a division doormat, the Tampa Bay Rays.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Detroit’s Cunningham: The former No. 1 overall pick stands at the epicenter of the Pistons’ jump from 14-68 doormats a year ago to sixth in the East at 23-21.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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Studies of opioid addiction in mice reveal similar disruptions in sleep and various hormonal rhythms.—
Mackenzie Gamble,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2025
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Jason was in full safari mode, complete with a khaki vest and a sun hat, while his pregnant wife wore black mouse ears decorated with a bow, matching with her daughter Elliotte, who adorned a sun hat with ears on it.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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How about other livestock, such as swine, sheep, goats, and horses?—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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Ancient petroglyphs—sheep, deer, a snake—are visible just five minutes along the trail.—
Alison Osius,
Outside Online,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Reed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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