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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nod

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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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His performance has earned him three Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nods. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, in well over 100 film and TV appearances since 1974, the 79-year-old Jenkins has collected two Oscar nominations and four Emmy nods. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Noun

Just off the former is a small balcony outlined in red, a nod to the primary colors used in Le Corbusier’s work. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026 The event also included the dedication of the new RISE Reflection Pond, created in honor of the 60th anniversary and as a nod to the college’s RISE 2030 strategic plan, officials said. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nod

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But the calm day gave way to terror when her uncle again looked out into the ocean and saw Summer’s head bobbing in and out of the water.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
And when the sun is shining, that also means the water’s sparkling, sailboats are bobbing, and seagulls are cawing.

— Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of bob

Noun

Jumbo loans have stricter approval processes, lower debt-to-income (DTI) ratio requirements and higher down payment demands than most conventional loans.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
But in 2018 Trump signed the Right to Try Act, which allows terminally ill patients to access certain experimental drugs and immunotherapy treatments that have not received full approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

The Proposal actress’s strapless gown featured a corset bodice and a bold thigh-high slit on her right side, which was framed with a giant bow.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
There will also be menu items inspired by pop culture icons such as the Simpsons and Hello Kitty, including a strawberry cheesecake sundae topped with a chocolate bow, sold from the Studio Scoops dessert stand.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bow

Noun

Yoo being lactose intolerant made the dairy-free protein shake application a personal goal.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Brown Roof Because brown roofs, especially wood shake or architectural shingles, bring a warm, earthy base to a home’s exterior, Soto suggests reaching for tans, warm beiges, or a terracotta tone if the house can handle a bolder statement.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of shake

Noun

Yet, earlier this month, I, my fellow editors and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel were informed that support for the Arctic Report Card — our flagship annual report since 2006 — is canceled.

— Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Strong corporate earnings, waves of enthusiasm about artificial intelligence and a buy-the-dip mentality led by retail investors contributed to the market’s resilience.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Outside, the spacious balcony and its plush sofa were an open invite for a sunrise coffee, and the trail of wooden steps to the water meant pre-dinner dips in the sea were part of the daily routine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of dip

Noun

During her visit to the Evelina London Children’s Hospital on Monday, Middleton wore the Suzannah London silk flippy wiggle shirtdress in white with black accents.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Saints peppered Trick with punches in the corner, but Trick gave Ricky a little wiggle and answered with strikes of his own.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of wiggle

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