nod
verb (used without object)
to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
nodding
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present participleof nod.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
nod.
nodverb (used without object)to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
Example Sentences
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Wong, dressed in a dark blue shirt, was seen smiling and nodding in response from the dock.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 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
"In the afternoon it becomes really intolerable, because this is reclaimed swamp," he said, nodding to Washington's geography.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
“It’s chicken curry. We do a different dish every day for the communal meal,” Sadeq said, nodding at the pot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
“Yeah, but look,” I say, nodding my head toward the back.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
