nodder

noun

Definition of noddernext
as in sleeper

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Recent Examples of nodder The squishy bass line leads into Ringo Starr’s identifiable drumming and a surprising blast of horns, urging the song from a midtempo head-nodder to a comfortable gallop. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodder
  1. sleeper
  2. dozer
Noun
  • As the ref checked on Owens, Zayn went for the Helluva Kick, but Gunther intercepted and locked in a sleeper, which was interrupted by a Coup de Grace by Gunther.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Sleep is variable by nature, and even healthy sleepers have off nights.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of sleeper
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  • The agency said 604 crews, with 1,068 personnel, dozers and water-dropping aircraft battled the fire.
    — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • As of June 9, the Cal Fire unit is expected to have 15 engines, 12 hand crews, seven dozers and seven water tenders and about 265 total personnel assigned to the incident.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Definition of dozer

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“Nodder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodder. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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