A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

NODS

Sun, 2 Mar '25
Go-ahead responses
Mon, 20 Jan '25
Expresses silent agreement
Mon, 12 Feb '24
Dozes (off)
Sun, 17 Dec '23
Go-aheads
Sat, 2 Sep '23
Quick greetings
Mon, 7 Aug '23
Says yes, but silently
Thu, 1 Sep '22
Indicators of acknowledgment
Wed, 24 Aug '22
Says yes silently