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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
arrested for using a rod on his dogs in violation of the state's animal cruelty laws
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Recent Examples of rod
Although the carpet's been ripped up and the walls are paneled with wooden rods, the risers remain in the same configuration.
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Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct. 2024
He is dressed in a bold print windbreaker and cap, holding a fishing rod.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Length and daily possession limits are the same for bowfishing as for fish caught with rods and reels.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2024
Some innovations are abandoned over time, but the use of rods remains.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct. 2024
He is dressed in a bold print windbreaker and cap, holding a fishing rod.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Length and daily possession limits are the same for bowfishing as for fish caught with rods and reels.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2024
Some innovations are abandoned over time, but the use of rods remains.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rod
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Her chief cargo was rattan canes, from the island of Sumatra.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Upon hearing the speech, South Carolina representative Preston Brooks used his cane to beat Sumner into unconsciousness.Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The home still boasts its original flooring, grand staircase, plaster beams and florets, to name a few.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
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Significant damage was found on at least three beams and a portion of the bridge deck on the southbound side.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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Blurry lacks a central character, instead letting the narrative flow from person to person, couple to couple, like a passed baton made up of grace and light.The Week US, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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Evans then allegedly turned the gun on the man, firing several shots as the victim attempted to swat away his gun with the baton.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The venue will also include a sports bar with three large screens that will serve elevated bar food like pizza, burgers and flatbreads.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Other special events during the weekend include a custom lace stand, a free trail mix bar and monogramming for Christmas stockings and tote bags.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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The state board revised the materials after the versions proposed in May faced heavy criticism, according to the Texas Education Agency.Amanda Musa, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Murphy admits the divided board might present a challenge as contentious conversations continue, particularly surrounding a $200 million restructuring plan for the district that involves adding middle schools.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rod. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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