NOD Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈnäd

Definition of nod

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

as in approval

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as in bow

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as in bob

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Verb

The cashier nods, already stowing the book under the counter. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 Poseidon also nods to luxe sports cars in its design, thanks to details like side air intakes and its streamlined aluminum superstructure. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

Noun

At Dulles, the local nod in the Etihad Airways-Chase Sapphire lounge is largely limited to photos of matchboxes from classic haunts like Clyde’s and Le Diplomate. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026 In a funny nod to The Great Escape, this Jason spends his solitary confinement bouncing a ball against the wall in defiance of his keepers. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nod

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Verb

On a recent morning, surfers bobbed in the water off North Beach, not far from the rocky structure shoring up the train tracks by the sea.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
On Collins Ave in Miami Beach, the yachts along the intracoastal were bobbing nearly at street level.

— Alex Harris Updated September 27, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of bob

Noun

Commentators appear to be expressing a rejection of progressive movements amid growing concerns over safety and security, giving approval to proposals to dramatically ramp up police and military presence to combat crime and drug trafficking.

— David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Looking just at Power Four teams in Texas, only Houston’s Willie Fritz and SMU’s Rhett Lashlee seem to have their fans’ full approval as coaches.

— Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

To complete the look, the design team created a custom ribbon for Ela’s hair that would coordinate with bows on the coat.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Sitting patiently on Chris Carlisle’s lap with a little pink bow in her hair was toddler Laura Carlisle, born to Califia in a parking lot two years ago, later adopted by Christopher and Anne Marie.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of bow

Noun

Organic and build-your-own shakes, gourmet coffee and yerba selections, and artisanal teas and infusions also are offered.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Adding a fiber source, like avocado, berries, or psyllium husk, will make your shake even more filling.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of shake

Verb

An April 9 strike on a pumping station cut throughput by about 700,000 barrels a day before Saudi Arabia restored full capacity days later.

— Steven John, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The result could spur a global scramble to pump more oil as quickly as possible, leaving the kingdom fighting to win back market share when the conflict ends amid a glut and lower prices.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of pump

Noun

The Lake Wylie Marine Commission has rescinded its support for Charlotte Water’s request to modify its interbasin transfer agreement, the group’s leadership told Mecklenburg County commissioners during its annual report Tuesday.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
But through the hardships, Andrea Soto said the community’s support has been a positive.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Every wiggle and wobble, every snuffle and squeak of six newborn puppies snuggling together in Finland is captured by cameras monitoring their development in the first weeks of their lives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Around it, hilly paths lined with palms and flouro-pink bougainvillea wiggle between treatment rooms, yoga pavilions, pools and bedrooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of wiggle

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