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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor 007 floats quietly at the mouth of Ballona Creek, gently bobbing with the tide.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Mendes also sported the bob trend with natural waves and a side part courtesy of stylist Christian Wood.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
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Verb
Two of them were bobbing a couple steps ahead for most of the 3,200-meter state championship race Thursday at Jeffco Stadium.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor 007 floats quietly at the mouth of Ballona Creek, gently bobbing with the tide.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Noun
The Traitors star's upswept bleach-blonde bob put her dramatic glam on full display.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Mendes also sported the bob trend with natural waves and a side part courtesy of stylist Christian Wood.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bob
Verb
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The new map has shaved off some of that surplus support to help bolster Democratic odds in neighboring, more competitive swing districts nearer to the Central Valley.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Today, the organization relies on volunteers sponsored by family and friends to shave their heads in solidarity with children who lose their hair during cancer treatments.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Malaysian diver Lee Kian Lie told CNN that rescue divers were teaching the villagers how to dive out of the cave themselves, as the space is narrow and water levels are not coming down despite efforts to pump the water out.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Four others were able to climb out by themselves on Saturday, Laos rescue group Rescue Volunteer for People said on Facebook, as water levels came down following efforts to pump water out of the cave system.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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The Rockies’ Kyle Karros hit an opposite-field line drive that carried to the right-field warning track, but Lee tracked down the potential extra-base hit on the run, then crashed into the chain-link portion of the fence.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The hitting coaches have been really emphasizing it.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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At the end of the presentation, a woman hands the hitmaker a bouquet of flowers as the star waves to the crowd and dances.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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They were greeted by their religious teachers, also women, with singing and bouquets of flowers.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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The shortstop also rocketed a 441-foot, two-run home run off Giants right-hander Keaton Winn in the eighth to cut San Francisco’s lead to 4-3.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Based on 2026 opening day figures, eight teams would have to cut payroll to get under the cap.—
Ronald Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Hulst kept hammering lap after lap through the second mile but still could not shake Serna.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Then stir or shake the solution until the sugar is completely dissolved.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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To reduce air bubbles in a batter, use the paddle on low for a minute or two before pouring it into the pan, then gently bang the pans once or twice on the countertop to release any large air bubbles.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Both traveled at least 428 feet and banged off the batter’s eye at Globe Life Field, where Alvarez has hit 17 home runs in his career.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Also, give windows a fighting chance by removing loose objects from your yard and trimming trees — the latter, ideally before hurricane season begins June 1 and not the day of a tropical storm warning.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The most capable 2026 Ford Maverick trim in terms of off-roading prowess is the Maverick Tremor.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Bob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bob. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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