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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
arrested for using a rod on his dogs in violation of the state's animal cruelty laws
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Recent Examples of rod
So there are things like individual throttle valves, dry sump lubrication, solid cam finger followers (instead of hydraulic valve lifters), titanium con rods, and forged pistons.
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Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
The small suitcase also seamlessly slides onto the sturdy rod of the larger size for even more convenient traveling.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
The investigation specifically looked into rod bearing failures in the cars with six-cylinder engines.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
After the eye had lost considerable function, the last genes to degrade were the ones active in rod cells, important for low-light conditions.
—Charles Feigin / The Conversation, Popular Science, 23 Jan. 2025
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Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
The small suitcase also seamlessly slides onto the sturdy rod of the larger size for even more convenient traveling.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
The investigation specifically looked into rod bearing failures in the cars with six-cylinder engines.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
After the eye had lost considerable function, the last genes to degrade were the ones active in rod cells, important for low-light conditions.
—Charles Feigin / The Conversation, Popular Science, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rod
Noun
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Inner Circle President Tom Dunkel used a wooden cane to rap on Phil's door.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
2 Feb. 2025
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Hydrate the entire bare root rose (canes and roots) in a bucket of water for at least 24 hours.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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The software can cause an error in the low power controller that makes the headlight shutters close over the high and low beams while driving.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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To optimize the now 5,500-square-foot layout, Churchill demolished a dangerous secondary stair, freeing the hayloft level to become the generous primary suite, where Hammel extended original timber barn framing with reclaimed sawn softwood beams.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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Eventually, Shaquille O’Neal and Bryant took the baton with the Lakers and passed it off to LeBron James.—
Evan Webeck,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have willingly taken the baton from Brady and the Patriots as the NFL's latest dynasty.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Other changes rolled out under Niccol include reimagining the vibe inside Starbucks’ locations — for example, bringing back condiment bars and offering free refills on some drinks for customers who stick around in the shop to enjoy their beverages.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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West, now legally known as Ye, spent much of Thursday night into Saturday morning rambling and rampaging on X, at one point declaring his respect for both Adolf Hitler and 55-year-old Combs, the latter of whom is currently behind bars in New York City.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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In November, the city board of education passed a resolution saying the school system will not assist ICE agents nor permit them on campuses without a criminal warrant.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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The city said prayer vigils would be held Friday for those on board the plane, friends and family and those involved in search efforts.—
Hallie Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rod. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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