Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: nod

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A corner from the right hand side was kept in play by Tom Naylor allowing a second cross to come in and Ollie Banks to nod home.

Source: https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/kettering-town-humbled-as-five-star-chesterfield-cruise-through-in-the-fa-cup-4372490

A fan sitting down the right-field line clapped while wearing oversized red boxing gloves and another wore a homemade T-shirt with “Down Goes Anderson” on the back, a nod to Guardians broadcaster Tom Hamilton’s call of the sixth-inning fight.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/08/white-sox-rally-for-3-runs-in-ninth-beat-guardians-5-3-as-teams-await-discipline-for-nasty-brawl/

After being eliminated from playoff contention with a loss against Cleveland, the Commanders gave fifth-round draft pick Sam Howell the nod in Week 18.

Source: https://www.wgmd.com/taylor-heinicke-wants-to-start-but-admits-nfl-backup-qb-is-probably-one-of-the-best-jobs-in-america/

After I helped with the bathroom, I was able to get the nod from my wife to build a coffee table that she wanted, so she must’ve thought I was at least half-decent.”

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2023/1/30/23576035/jason-dickinson-blackhawks-patrick-kane-chemistry-first-line-center-carpentry-woodworking-hobby

Amazon managed to be the highest-ranked tech-related ad from the big game, with a simple nod to its e-commerce roots — no Alexa, the company’s voice assistant that was the focus of past Super Bowl ads, and a division that was by Amazon’s recent layoffs.

Source: https://www.geekwire.com/2023/amazon-super-bowl-ad-starring-dog-finishes-among-top-10-in-ranking-of-best-commercials/

Among those Republican and Republican-leaning voters who want a different candidate, 54% said anyone will do while 28% said they hope Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gets the nod.

Source: https://www.theblaze.com/news/cnn-poll-biden-deserve-reelection

And as a nod to the circus's name, Melbourne-based performer Hazel Bock even juggles suitcases using her feet.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8162025/ive-never-had-a-real-job-the-performers-who-went-to-uni-to-join-the-circus/?src=rss

“And here we are,” Sawyer said with a nod of the head.

Source: https://themontclarion.org/student-works/forest-freak-part-4-of-5/

And if you’re trying to accomplish something, maybe try listening to some WCCO-TV’s Cole Premo picked up on Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins’ nod to the band, whose music has been playing in the Vikings locker room of late.

Source: https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2023/10/u-s-supreme-court-wont-consider-challenge-to-minnesotas-clean-car-vehicle-emissions-rules/

And, in a clear nod to Ronaldo’s previous criticism of the younger generations at United, Dalot joked that the veteran is ‘always on his phone’.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/12/diogo-dalot-mocks-cristiano-ronaldo-after-his-dig-at-manchester-united-youngsters-19652461/

And just before you nod off, you think how easily it could have completely gone the other way, had the populist, climate change deniers won state and national elections in the late 2020s and overturned policies to cut out carbon.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-08-27/commentary-los-angeles-2043-an-optimistic-scenario-for-transportation

A new balcony off the primary bedroom on the second floor has a railing that serves as a hanging spot for red geraniums, which is another nod to Nolan’s Parisian design influences.

Source: https://alextimes.com/2023/03/designing-for-yourself-del-ray-homeowners-lean-into-the-process-and-love-the-product/

At the other end of the spectrum, meanwhile, were Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line with 3 votes each, Jack White with 2 votes, and Maroon 5, who got a single nod.

Source: https://www.boston.com/community/readers-say/this-was-the-best-fenway-concert-performer-ever/

Baker was on hand to nod home and restore parity with just two minutes left.

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/23658090.wimborne-town-draw-1-1-salisbury/?ref=rss

Bruno Tonioli, who was a judge alongside Goodman on said Goodman would “always be my perfect 10,” a nod to Goodman’s signature “10 from Len” judging catchphrase.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9646111/len-goodman-dancing-with-the-stars-judge-dead/

Buckingham Palace staff had to beg people to stop leaving marmalade sandwiches outside (a nod to her sketch with Paddington Bear) because their offerings were harming the local wildlife.

Source: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/01/prince-harry-spare-meghan-markle-working-class.html?via=rss

Buggy even asks Mohji where his white lion is, a nod to the massive beast that Mohji typically rides in the anime that did not make it into the live-action iteration.

Source: https://collider.com/one-piece-netflix-easter-eggs/

But by the end of April of 2022, he had the documentary done and titled it “A Relentless Climb” as a nod to Gorman’s poem, “The Hill We Climb,” that she presented at President Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/lifestyle/making-a-point-gjhs-students-film-to-be-shown-at-black-history-month-event/article_eaa380d2-ae0d-11ed-91da-df64d2123a96.html

But he also was the Yankees’ leadoff hitter on Friday, a nod both to the team wanting to see more of his at-bats and Florial beginning to show more with his at-bats.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/09/23/estevan-florial-looks-to-make-big-final-impression-for-yankees/

But hey – metal being in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by any means is a nice nod toward an important genre.

Source: https://metalinjection.net/news/rock-hall-ceo-on-iron-maiden-were-thrilled-that-theyre-on-the-ballot