as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a fuel pod
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Recent Examples of pod
The pod of Bigg's killer whales visited Elliott Bay and were seemingly on a hunt underwater just off Seattle's maritime industrial docks.
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CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
Over several days, drones were flown over a pod of narwhals swimming in the clear, coastal waters.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
While Zoe quickly suits up and surrenders to Rader’s pod, which brings her story to life in a form of virtual reality, Mio senses danger.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
The pod exited the bay close to the West Seattle neighborhood across from downtown, where people were waiting to catch sight of them.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
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CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
Over several days, drones were flown over a pod of narwhals swimming in the clear, coastal waters.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
While Zoe quickly suits up and surrenders to Rader’s pod, which brings her story to life in a form of virtual reality, Mio senses danger.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
The pod exited the bay close to the West Seattle neighborhood across from downtown, where people were waiting to catch sight of them.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
Noun
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Other zesters may come equipped with a protective sheath or covering to keep them sharp and secure.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 30-year-old was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per the affidavit.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Five shell casings were collected from the scene near the camera, which is valued at more than $5,000.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The kids reported seeing a silver Toyota Tacoma at a campsite in the area at about 10 p.m., and sheriff’s deputies later found 10mm shell casings at Bradbury Flat and a 10mm handgun in Caton’s home.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, his Abundance ideology promotes reducing regulations and removing bottlenecks in housing construction.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mortgage rates rise, cooling the housing market and consumer spending.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But when a hydroplane gets moving, the hull's design is what provides lift.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2025
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Two sides of the hull even fold down to create bar seating hovering just above the waterline.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The rule was designed to catch high earners gaming the system through shell companies, but there’s no floor.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Pentagon’s supply of missiles and shells was running very short even last year, as Mark Bowden wrote in this magazine in December.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While walking toward the capsule, King and her crewmates rang a ceremonial bell before boarding.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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After the capsule landed safely, Jeff Bezos himself went to visit the crew.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Prioritize Windows Get at least basic window coverings up first for security, privacy, and a good night’s sleep, says Heather Jackson of In Place, who provides interior design and unpacking services in the San Francisco Bay Area.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Fondant is a sweet covering made with sugar and water, with gelatin and glycerin as a softener or stabilizer.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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