as in coward
a person without strength of character
the congresswoman is but a reed who bends whichever way the political winds are blowing
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Recent Examples of reed
Remove the reeds, flip them over, and insert the opposite ends into the bottle to ensure even saturation.
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
According to the study, zebra and quagga mussels have had the biggest environmental impact, followed by grass carp and the common reed, which received the same ranking.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
Sweet Water Decor Amber Reed Diffuser in Pumpkin Spice
There are many ways to make a home smell delicious this season, including reed diffusers.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Common reed – plant introduced in shipment packing material and solid ballast.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
According to the study, zebra and quagga mussels have had the biggest environmental impact, followed by grass carp and the common reed, which received the same ranking.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
Sweet Water Decor Amber Reed Diffuser in Pumpkin Spice
There are many ways to make a home smell delicious this season, including reed diffusers.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Common reed – plant introduced in shipment packing material and solid ballast.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reed
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This sick, twisted and evil coward showed no regard for Laken or human life.Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Numerous water bottles flew down toward the Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. from the right-field corner stands, the gutless moves of many cowards.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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All rooms and suites feature volcanic stone hydrotherapy tubs, private heated plunge pools, lofty ceilings, 24-hour butler service, and lighted in-wall jellyfish habitats.Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
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No living jellyfish have curtains around their tentacles.Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 14 July 2024
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This goes beyond colorful containers and cute doormats.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Regularly clean the floors around the entryway, and don’t forget about outdoor doormats.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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In the present study in mice, the researchers found that liver senescence progressed to failure in other organs, such as the kidneys, lungs, and brain.New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
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Next, researchers found similar epigenetic changes to fat cells in mice.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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This can be an issue for pet owners and farmers, since coyotes are known to go after pets and livestock including dogs, cats, chickens, goats, and sheep.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Between the lines: Officials said the case was detected in an operation that has a mix of poultry, swine and other livestock, such as sheep and goats.Tina Reed, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Reed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reed. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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