Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: nodded

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

As reported by Sky News, Harry "nodded at points" whilst he "diligently made notes in a black leather notepad".

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1751636/royal-family-live-prince-harry-high-court-visit

But despite Ross’s outrage the British Government, seemingly unconcerned by such an ‘anti-British’ move, nodded the change through and the brass plaques of Londonderry City Council were unscrewed and put away.

Source: https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/derry-called-londonderry

But referee Nick Clancy disallowed the goal as he had blown his whistle to award Kilmarnock a penalty after Josh Reid pulled Findlay's shirt before he nodded the ball into the net.

Source: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/sport/ross-county-manager-understands-why-kilmarnock-boss-was-left-325290/

Charles was moved as he nodded to his son, and said 'amen' and 'thank you William'.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12053591/Where-Prince-Louis-coronation-ceremony.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Derry added a fourth on 69 minutes when McMullan crossed from the right and Duffy nodded it back across goal towards Brandon Kavanagh who guided it into the net from six yards with his head.

Source: https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/football/derry-city-run-riot-against-ucd-to-keep-the-heat-on-shamrock-rovers-4354653

He also nodded and smiled to guests as he walked down the nave of the abbey.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/uknews/2023/05/06/duke-of-sussex-seated-in-third-row-for-coronation-of-his-father-the-king/

He must have nodded off, standing, with his M16 slung crookedly over his shoulder.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/03/06/snowy-day-fiction-lee-chang-dong

“He nodded sympathetic encouragement so much throughout the first take that the camera waved up and down.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/matt-hancock-whatsapp-leak-gina-b2294061.html

In a slightly confusing exchange Takashii then clarified, ‘Like, with their boss?’ and the woman nodded – implying it would be okay for her partner to pay for a prostitute if it was in the context of a work environment.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/20/women-share-surprising-thoughts-on-if-paying-for-sex-is-cheating-19527945/

In his victory speech Tuesday night, Johnson nodded to his conflicts with Wallace over crime and policing.

Source: https://www.mariontoday.org/chicago-mayor-progressive-brandon-johnson-wins-election-lori-lightfoot-cnn-projects/

'I nodded at Harry Redknapp but didn't understand a word – we ended up losing 4-0'

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/harry-kane-germany-hat-trick-31014733

In the trenches, several infantrymen had nodded at the dark-brown walls surrounding us, which were marbled with pale, healthy roots, and asked me if the soil in the United States was as rich and arable as theirs.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/05/29/two-weeks-at-the-front-in-ukraine

It took just 24 seconds after the re-start for the Matildas to extend their lead as Fowler’s cross was nodded into the net by Kerr from a few yards out to complete a special hat-trick — her fourth in the green and gold - in front of her home crowd.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/matildas/matildas-in-perth-sam-kerr-caitlin-foord-score-hat-tricks-in-dominant-8-0-victory-over-the-philippines-c-12366409

Lutonadio Maria Manuel, sitting next to him, frowned and nodded in agreement.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-06-16/immigrant-shelter

McCullam, who followed the hearing from prison by video-link, simply nodded when told his sentence would not change.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23385224.appeal-judges-reject-bid-increase-jail-term-man-murdered-colleague/?ref=rss

Mr Carey, holding the book of evidence, nodded and quietly said "yes" and "I do" when asked if he understood.

Source: https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/former-kilkenny-hurler-dj-carey-charged-with-fraud-and-forgery-offences-1532690.html