nodder

noun

Definition of noddernext
as in sleeper

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Recent Examples of nodder The squishy bass line leads into Ringo Starr’s identifiable drumming and a surprising blast of horns, urging the song from a midtempo head-nodder to a comfortable gallop. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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  1. sleeper
  2. dozer
Noun
  • The classic profile is gently supportive for back and stomach sleepers, while the contoured option offers enhanced comfort and support for side and back sleepers.
    — V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Deep sleepers will appreciate the gradual wake-up call from a large catalog of alarm sounds, and an alarm volume that reaches decibels capable of reviving a bear from its hibernation.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleeper
Noun
  • Fire crews are using dozers and aircraft to protect structures and battle the blaze.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Nearly 170 personnel were deployed to respond to the fire, including three helicopters, three dozers, and 29 engines, Cal Fire said.
    — Iris Kwok Aug. 25, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of dozer

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“Nodder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodder. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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