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verb (1)

Definition of bobnext
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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bob

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verb (2)

ˈbäb How to pronounce bob (audio)
1
as in to pump
to make short up-and-down movements a family of ducks bobbing on the water

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2
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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bob

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noun

Scottish
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
Verb
Their long, droopy tails would likely pull them downward and send their snouts bobbing up. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026 While the lights themselves aren’t drawing in spiders, the moths, gnats, mosquitoes, and mayflies bobbing around the lights do. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Noun
The pop of color embellished her eyes, taking center stage next to her glazed complexion and chin-length bob. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 The Italian bob pairs the stacked bob’s volume-boosting shape with a fuller, chin-to-collarbone length. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bob
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bob
  1. shave
  2. pump
  3. hit
  4. bouquet
  5. cut
  6. shake
  7. bang
  8. trim
Verb
  • Company demo footage also shows the reverse gear doubling as a cleanup tool, letting the mower retrace a path to shave down long grass more than twice its own height.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
  • That pattern is your case for a warranty claim — not a reason to shave more aggressively.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of shave
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  • Fans expecting a national championship need to pump their brakes a bit, but there is no excuse for this team and coaching staff not to at least make the big dance in 2026.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • The impact is especially significant for small-scale farmers, many of whom rely on diesel fuel to pump water, harvest crops and transport goods to market.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of pump
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  • As thousands of professors at in the University of California system say the students entering their classrooms are increasingly under-prepared for university-level math, the university’s timely graduation rates just hit all-time highs.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Average daily rates in Miami hit $302 for both game nights and eves, according to AirDNA.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of hit
Noun
  • The queen’s odor bouquet, however, contained many other scents.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
  • After the bride, that distinction will next belong to Ashley Smith, sister of Kansas City Chiefs lineman Trey Smith, whose catch of the bridal bouquet drew cheers, even if the bouquet itself erred on the side of restraint.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
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  • Germany’s biggest automaker is planning a massive restructuring and cost-cutting program in response to intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers and higher tariffs on its exports to the United States.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The formidable shadow pool, cut by black liquid liner, was juxtaposed with light brown brows and bubblegum blush on the apples of her cheeks.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of cut
Verb
  • The case exposed serious weaknesses in financial oversight and shook public confidence in institutions responsible for protecting taxpayer dollars.
    — Malia M Cohen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
  • With the room shaking, the show’s producer, Bob Johnston, plotted a course toward the nearest group of guards.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of shake
Verb
  • So users enjoy a dedicated shower room without banging their shins on the toilet or arms on the sink.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Part of Ludwig Göransson’s score is based on the sound of banging pieces of bronze, which turn out to be the alarm bells of Troy, a warning of violence that echoes throughout the film.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of bang
Verb
  • This is not the type of trimming that other franchises in the same payroll stratosphere have undergone in recent seasons.
    — Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Higher jet fuel costs lead to costlier flights Since the war began, airlines have responded to the jump in fuel costs by raising fares and add-on fees, and trimming flights or routes that are no longer profitable at higher fuel prices.
    — Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 24 July 2026
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