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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

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

Georgiou’s mother, who didn’t speak much English, nodded in affirmation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Samantha asked Max, to which he proudly nodded.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

I nodded and hurried out of the room.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin