We trusted his proofreading, but Homer nods — even the most meticulous can miss a typo.

When she missed the perfect throw during the demonstration, someone muttered, 'Jove nods,' to mean that even the best can falter.

I only have a nodding acquaintance with the new professor, so I hesitate to ask detailed questions.

Doctors working in the region were alarmed when they encountered multiple children showing signs of nodding disease, with stunted growth and seizures that caused them to nod while eating or when exposed to cold.

Researchers are investigating the causes of nodding syndrome in affected communities.

The meadow was dotted with nodding thistles that swayed gently in the breeze.

While hiking, I paused to admire a nodding thistle glowing in the late afternoon sun.

Despite his efforts to stay attentive, he kept nodding off on the bus and missed his stop.

After years of working in different departments, they're only on nodding terms when they pass each other in the hallway.

At networking events she tends to stick with her nodding acquaintances, exchanging brief greetings before moving on.