NOD Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

nod 1 of 2

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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Verb

Bluey delivers a message to kids about continuing to play with your imagination, and at the same time nods to the parents in the right way. — James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 Fairchild, sitting by the pool at her home in Nashville, nods in agreement. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026

Noun

But the team instead kept depth elsewhere and gave the veteran Johnson the nod over the undrafted rookie Slone. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Ahead of the Grand Slam tournament, the 23-time singles champion was spotted sporting a short-sleeve polo that gave a nod to tennis’ iconic preppy style. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nod

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nod

Verb

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

These Amazon ballet flats are on sale for $30 and feature a classic design adorned with a traditional ballerina-esque bow.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Many of Clancy’s backers believe the accessory, which Buckingham has worn often throughout the trial, is a reference to Clancy’s 5-year-old daughter, who prosecutors noted liked to wear bows in her hair.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 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

Verb

Emergency workers have pumped air and dropped food into one tunnel but have yet to establish communication with anyone inside.

— Bhadra Sharma, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
The first uses a special rig that pumps sCO₂ through real downhole equipment under realistic conditions.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of pump

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

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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