Showing Results for "nodded"

nodded

VERB

gesture with head

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge bend bow greet respond salute

STRONG

acquiesce agree approve assent beckon concur consent curtsy dip duck indicate recognize sign signal

WEAK

say yes

Antonyms

STRONG

differ disagree disallow disapprove dispute dissent object oppose protest refuse reject

VERB

fall asleep

Synonyms

STRONG

doze drift droop drowse nap sleep slump

WEAK

be sleepy become inattentive drift off

Antonyms

STRONG

rise

Example Sentences

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Ministers gathered for a digital G7 meeting in Paris Friday made progress on online child protection but only nodded to AI's energy impact in a joint declaration on the sector's challenges.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Remembering my earlier experience with my dog park/golf club friend, I simply smiled and nodded.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

On Tuesday, cast member Ciara Miller posted an ad for a L’Oréal eyebrow pen that not-so-subtly nodded at the continuing turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I nodded back, got a script from my bag and tried to read but promptly fell asleep.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Don’t go too far,” he said, but nodded just the slightest bit.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff