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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
For extra points, find a shower curtain rod in a similar style.
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Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
Eventually, though, even the eye's rod photoreceptors used to perceive dim light went away, and the mole was left completely blind.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
In this design, the gold metal curtain rods match the gold chains on the chandelier and complement the green accents beautifully.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Clarke, armed with a metal rod, assaulted and killed Shirley, 37, and Ragsdale, 66, and seriously injured a man and a woman sleeping together, Miami police say.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
Eventually, though, even the eye's rod photoreceptors used to perceive dim light went away, and the mole was left completely blind.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
In this design, the gold metal curtain rods match the gold chains on the chandelier and complement the green accents beautifully.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Clarke, armed with a metal rod, assaulted and killed Shirley, 37, and Ragsdale, 66, and seriously injured a man and a woman sleeping together, Miami police say.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rod
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Inner Circle President Tom Dunkel used a wooden cane to rap on Phil's door.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
2 Feb. 2025
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Hydrate the entire bare root rose (canes and roots) in a bucket of water for at least 24 hours.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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The software can cause an error in the low power controller that makes the headlight shutters close over the high and low beams while driving.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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To optimize the now 5,500-square-foot layout, Churchill demolished a dangerous secondary stair, freeing the hayloft level to become the generous primary suite, where Hammel extended original timber barn framing with reclaimed sawn softwood beams.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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The job has been getting tougher Aaron Donald redefined the defensive tackle position with an eight-time All-Pro career over 10 seasons, and Jones has picked up the baton for the interior pass rushers since Donald retired.—
Dave Campbell,
Twin Cities,
3 Feb. 2025
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Kerrigan, then 24, got severely bruised on her leg after being hit with a baton one day before a major skating competition.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Other changes rolled out under Niccol include reimagining the vibe inside Starbucks’ locations — for example, bringing back condiment bars and offering free refills on some drinks for customers who stick around in the shop to enjoy their beverages.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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West, now legally known as Ye, spent much of Thursday night into Saturday morning rambling and rampaging on X, at one point declaring his respect for both Adolf Hitler and 55-year-old Combs, the latter of whom is currently behind bars in New York City.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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But Andy Fleischmann points out that McMahon only spent a year on the state board before resigning, and doesn't have much education experience beyond that.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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The city said prayer vigils would be held Friday for those on board the plane, friends and family and those involved in search efforts.—
Hallie Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rod. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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