pods

noun

plural of pod
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it a fuel pod

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Recent Examples of pods Chaparral features interchangeable cargo pods, enabling operators to adapt the aircraft for different missions without altering its core platform. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 The weather phenomenon has been known to intensify the yearly Harmattan winds, which dry out topsoil and cause pods to fall. — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Somewhat reminiscent of the aforementioned 9060, the new 983 features elliptic Abzorb SBS pods which are paired with wave moldings for an extraterrestrial-looking dual-density midsole. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Dolphins tend to be social and live in groups called pods and exhibit complex methods of communication and echolocation making squeaks, buzzes, whistles and clicks that can be heard from miles away. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Ciara and Ajay Ciara Murphy and Ajay Cheema connected immediately over reformer Pilates — and their attraction only got stronger outside of the pods. — Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 To be legal under the new law, a vaping device must be both refillable (or use replaceable pods) and have a rechargeable battery. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Whole pods of pilot whales and Atlantic white-sided dolphins are driven onto beaches by boats and are killed for their meat and blubber. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 In the shade of a dense forest canopy, Odette Kouakou paces through her grove of cocoa trees, snapping off dead leaves and poking the ripe yellow pods hanging down from the branches with a stick. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pods
  1. sheaths
  2. casings
  3. coverings
  4. housings
  5. hulls
  6. shells
  7. capsules
Noun
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • Police found shell casings that all came from the same firearm recovered from the scene, per the statement.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Per the initial information, someone shot back from inside the park, and officers later found two sets of shell casings in the park and across the street, including rifle casings.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of casings
Noun
  • The temperamental weather conditions stemming from a looming storm had staff quickly setting up plastic coverings around the tent throughout Osaka’s conversation to protect from the oncoming rain.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The thieves wore no disguises or face coverings according to a report by Vienna’s police department.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of coverings
Noun
  • To scale up capacity, operators simply add more cells to the stack, and no need to redesign heavy mechanical housings.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There is zero mechanical connection to anything outside their respective housings.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of housings
Noun
  • The hulls for these ships could potentially be built with US allies Japan or Korea, while the nuclear components are fitted out in a shipyard on US shores.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The front cross-beam (a structure that links the hulls at the front of the boat) snapped and the catamaran collapsed into its constituent pieces, with the wingsail falling to the water.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hulls
Noun
  • Scoop them out of pumpkins, or buy them with or without shells.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators found a dozen 9mm shells in the middle of North 18th Avenue, indicating the victims didn't fire any rounds.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of shells
Noun
  • Collagen can be found in capsules, liquids, gummies, and powders.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The capsules are gelatin-free and the oil is cold-pressed and unrefined.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of capsules

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“Pods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pods. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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