Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobbed (up)
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Evening services were cancelled Wednesday after a fire broke out at the Kittanning Church of Christ in Armstrong County.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026 -
But murmurs of laughter broke out a few times when justices noted constitutional tensions in the case.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Crash reported on eastbound I-70/I-35 A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70/I-35 between West Ninth Street/Oak St/East Second St/Exit 2 and I-70 (Kansas City) (East)/I-35.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday, March 27 issued ground stops at Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Baltimore Washington International Airport, according to agency alerts.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The regime ruthlessly cracked down on hundreds of thousands of demonstrators who emerged in the streets in late December and early January.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The betting market for the 2026 Masters is live, and one clear leader has emerged in the clubhouse.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Once North Carolina fired Hubert Davis after five seasons, Billy Donovan immediately rose to the top of the list of favorites to become the next head coach of the storied program.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While consumers worldwide face steep price hikes, Brazilian gasoline prices rose just 5% in March — compared to 30% in the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Bobbed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobbed%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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