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verb

Definition of nodsnext
present tense third-person singular of nod
as in bobs
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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nods

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noun

plural of nod
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as in indorsements

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as in bows

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as in shakes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nods
  1. bows
  2. shakes
  3. dips
  4. bobs
  5. approvals
  6. endorsements
Noun
  • Take cue from the images on site and include some matching hair bows, because why not?
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Rohit knows that even in defeat, India have put a shot across the bows of the visitors to suggest normal service resumes soon.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of bows
Verb
  • The Sphere’s over-the-top technological capabilities, including responsive seating that shakes to match the sound system, has a relatively small seating capacity of some 17,000.
    Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The woman buys it, engages, and shakes Ardayfio’s hand.
    John Koetsier, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of shakes
Noun
  • Flavors from the Greek and Turkish Diaspora These two countries are way high on my list for their simple preparations of dishes and dips fueled by eggplant and yogurt.
    Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In my view, these dips should be seen as opportunities—stay disciplined and accumulate your gold exposure.
    Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of dips
Noun
  • Here are the five most notable bobs for fall 2024.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Even her haircuts and styles seamlessly transition between long layers and voluminous bobs.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of bobs
Noun
  • The filing details various risks and uncertainties, including reliance on third-party manufacturers, potential competition, and the need for regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • ReShape identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, including insufficient internal resources and ineffective processes for journal entry approvals.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • Such endorsements might barely move the needle, but given how close this race is every single vote is going to matter.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Given the high chances of users doubling down, the possibility of celebrity endorsements moving the needle would be small but not insignificant.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of endorsements
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