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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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  1. bows
  2. shakes
  3. dips
  4. bobs
  5. pumps
  6. sways
  7. approvals
  8. endorsements
Noun
  • The tour begins in the couple's front entryway, where pink and green pastel ribbon bows adorn a banister leading upstairs.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The first two are set to top $70 million and $35-40 million in their respective domestic bows, as the latter boost their blockbuster runs to about $760 million and $560 million, respectively.
    Mark Hughes, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of bows
Verb
  • The arrival in their town of an army colonel and his young, talented violinist daughter shakes their reality and tests the relationship between father and son.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Protein shakes are a way of incorporating more protein into your diet.
    Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of shakes
Noun
  • Other areas may see stabilization or slight price dips.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Other areas may see stabilization or slight price dips.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of dips
Noun
  • While the ’60s was known for its backcombed bouffants and brushed back bobs, about midway through the decade, Brigitte Bardot brought pigtails into the beauty zeitgeist.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Member Benefit December 5, 2024 What happens when two powerhouses—and two bobs—come together and join forces to edit the fashion bible?
    Vogue Club, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of bobs
Verb
  • The remainder powers the standalone system, which initially pumps and precools groundwater, reported PV Magazine.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Lawrence stuck to simplicity and the all-black color palette with her accessories, wearing a pair of pointy black Manolo Blahnik pumps, and eschewing all jewelry aside from a pair of black matte teardrop earrings.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of pumps
Verb
  • The camera sways and various items around the room fall over.
    Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The feeling of walking up to your property, putting the keys in the door but then the door just sways open.
    David Crown, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of sways
Noun
  • The approvals also allow for office space and general retail.
    Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The construction timing is dependent on permits, which will come after site plan and other governmental approvals in 2025.
    Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • Unlike traditional celebrity endorsements or limited-edition product drops, Laing's deep involvement in the brand from its inception has created authentic alignment that consumers can trust.
    Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And for Lil Baby, one of the hottest artists out at the moment, the transition from hustling in the streets of Atlanta to earning over $100 million in record deals and endorsements came with a harsh financial wake-up call.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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