nod in

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

Used with nouns like 'agreement', 'approval', 'understanding'.

nodVERB + PREPOSITION

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in

Examples (10)

  • She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
  • The committee members all nodded in approval.
  • He nodded in understanding as I explained the situation.
  • They nodded in unison, indicating their consent.
  • Despite his silence, his eyes nodded in acknowledgement of my presence.
  • She nodded in a polite greeting to the new colleague.
  • The audience nodded in quiet contemplation during the speech.
  • I saw her nod in encouragement when I hesitated.
  • His simple nod in resignation showed his defeat.
  • The teacher nodded in satisfaction at their progress.