as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
bobbed her waist-length hair herself on her 18th birthday
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he playfully bobbed his brother on the nose to get his attention
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as in bouquet
a bunch of flowers
the lassie carried only a little bob on her wedding day
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Recent Examples of bob
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Peacocks roam around the lush grounds and peer at guests bobbing by in a tube on the lazy river.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
She's had fun with ‘80s volume, '90s flips and clips, and sculptural structure, but for the Allure Best of Beauty cover, Gomez flipped the script and ditched the bob in favor of XXL extensions that just kept going and going and going.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Sep. 2025
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The concert film captures Mitski alongside a seven-piece band, bobbing in and out of a beaming spotlight and dark shadows.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Peacocks roam around the lush grounds and peer at guests bobbing by in a tube on the lazy river.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
She's had fun with ‘80s volume, '90s flips and clips, and sculptural structure, but for the Allure Best of Beauty cover, Gomez flipped the script and ditched the bob in favor of XXL extensions that just kept going and going and going.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bob
bouquet
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Wrap fresh herbs in a damp paper towel, or place into a jar of water (like a bouquet of flowers).—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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This golden bouquet, which comes in a speckled brown ceramic pot, adds moody vibes and a pop of fall-friendly color, to the countertops, table, or coffee table.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Bob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bob. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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