nod

Example Sentences

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His call sign, "IKE", is reputedly short for "I Know Everything", a nod to his three master's degrees in flight test engineering, systems engineering and military operational art and science.

From BBC

Bernadette clears her throat and nods to the sign, like it’s obvious.

From Literature

He gives me a sly smile and what I think is a slight nod at the same time that Zara’s elbow crushes into my ribs.

From Literature

For that reason, he did not interrupt but nodded eagerly, encouraging her.

From Literature

The move would be a nod to the retail investors who have helped power shares of the electric-vehicle maker and are often fans of Musk.

From The Wall Street Journal