Synonyms for nodding
nod·ding

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1. cernuous, drooping, nodding, pendulous, weepingadjective

   having branches or flower heads that bend downward

   "nodding daffodils"; "the pendulous branches of a weeping willow"; "lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers"

   Synonyms:
   sagging, lachrymose, dolourous, drooping, dolorous, cernuous, weeping, pendulous, flagging, tearful, droopy

   Antonyms:
   vertical, upright, erect

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1. noddingadjective

   Synonyms:
   annuent, bowing, nutant

2. noddingnoun

   Synonyms:
   bowing, nutation

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1. Walt Whitman:

   Press close bare-bosomed night -- press close magnetic nourishing night! Night of south winds! night of the large few stars! Still nodding night! mad naked summer night.

2. Jeffrey McCall:

   Some news accounts simply reference ‘the ransomware attack’ without a specific origin, or point the blame generically at ‘a criminal group in Russia,’ it is curious to see this coverage appear to downplay the Russian connection, particularly whether this cyberattack could have happened without nodding approval from the Russian government.

3. Philip Hammond:

   The president hasn't yet had a chance to discuss with the prime minister the white paper, which was after all only published yesterday, and I know she's looking forward to the opportunity to discuss with the president how we can take forward the big opportunities for increasing trade and investment between the UK and the United States that she mentioned last night during the dinner at Blenheim, i saw that the president was nodding furiously last night as she was speaking last night and I'm sure there will be a very positive discussion between them today.

4. Kenneth Williams:

   The nice thing about quotes is that they give us a nodding acquaintance with the originator which is often socially impressive.

5. Tasha Horton:

   We did speak to her, she was able to communicate by nodding her head yes and no. She communicated without any fear that she wanted to donate her organs after she passed away.