bobbed (up)

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobbed (up)
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Judge Antonio Arzola denied the request for a standard bond, citing probable cause, and issued an elevated $5,000 bond.
    Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • One credit will be issued per person.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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