REED Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

reed

noun

ˈrēd

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 on the Web The dual scents are also available as reed diffusers—the vessels of which are also inspired by the perfume bottles in the movie. —

Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024 This unique blend of cultures unfolded within a single iconic melody, brought to life by the ornamentation of the ney – a traditional and widely cherished Arabic reed instrument. —

Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024 When the tall reeds die, their debris covers the soil, lowering temperatures and disrupting the life cycles of Belle Isle's wetland species. —

Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024 Birgisson and Kahn shook the reeds as Corley and Baran recorded. —

Oren Peleg, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reed

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