bobbed (up)

Definition of bobbed (up)next
past tense of bob (up)

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Verb
  • But an explosive row broke out between the hierarchy and Nuno, who felt the squad was unequipped for the schedule’s demands.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Authorities confirmed at least six people were injured Wednesday after a shooting broke out during a teenager's funeral in Ferguson, Missouri.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The federal indictment issued by a grand jury was unsealed on Friday.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Last year, Richardson issued a public apology to her boyfriend, Christian Coleman, after she was arrested on a fourth-degree domestic violence offense for allegedly assaulting Coleman at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in July.
    Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • When censorship finally began to ease in the 1990s, Korean filmmakers emerged with a profound understanding of cinematic storytelling.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • There’s Orient Express, which has re-emerged as a modern luxury brand under Accor and LVMH.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Eagle numbers rose significantly first in the 1990s, then continued to increase.
    Alan Gionet, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Alcoholic Sparkling Wines For Valentine’s Day Do Epic Sh*t sparkling wine now comes in a 'pretty in pink' rose as well, available at the end of January 2026.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Bobbed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobbed%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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