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pods

noun

plural of pod

as in sheaths

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it a fuel pod

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Recent Examples of pods But a lot of reading today happens in diverse pods below the publishing industry’s waves. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Jax and Stew hit it off in the pods, and they ultimately got engaged. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026 During Lin’s tenure, Netflix’s film division has been structured into silos by genre pods. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 Morrey, a 31-year-old cornhole entrepreneur and bouncer, is the heart and soul of the pods. — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 Store pods in a watertight container to protect them from moisture. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2026 Today a good seating chart aims to create pods of energy, says Rachna Shah, chief executive of KCD. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 Fruits of the plant are flattened pods that are green and soft when young but papery, dry, and brown when mature. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 Read More The compact Keurig K-Express brews single cups of K-Cup coffee pods, with a 48 ounce reservoir for fewer refills. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2026

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Noun

In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

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The circumstances leading up to the gun violence prompted transit advocates to call for a ban on face coverings in the subway system.

— Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Each room centers on at least one meaningful possession of Corcoran’s, surrounded by custom seating, cheerful window treatments and wall coverings, warm pools of lamplight, and an artful mix of antiques.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of coverings

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Penned in partnership with Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group, the 87 shares the same design DNA as previous models, combining aluminum hulls with a composite deck and superstructure.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Bright stars glimmer between the solar panels and outer hulls of the ISS and visiting spacecraft, painted purple by the auroral display.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of hulls

Noun

An artillery crew soldier from the Separate Rifle Battalion of the National Police in the Zaporizhzhia region prepares shells for a 155-mm Bosnian M94 howitzer in a dugout during a combat mission in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on October 15, 2026.

— Anastasiia Parafeniuk, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Older heated jackets were bulky outer shells meant to be seen.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of shells

Noun

Any medical problems from these capsules should be reported to the FDA online through its MedWatch Adverse Event reporting program.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
In 2028 reeditions of archival pieces will be integrated in the main collection, rather than just used for capsules and special drops, the executive said.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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