- present participle of nod.
nodding
Example Sentences
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But at Hinojosa’s rally in McAllen this month, Ovalle was nodding along with the Democratic candidate, recording clips of her stump speech.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
“A.I. is for finance,” he said, nodding to his platform’s much-touted assistive agents.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
The story ends with the professors nodding their heads gravely and praising Ticky’s humility, which, to the reader, might appear rather pompous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Classic cars and marching bands crept along parade routes, nodding to the nostalgia-tinged mid-century that has come to dominate the notion of “a better time.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
The only others in the car were the conductor, a couple sitting very close, and an old man nodding off.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
