BOBBED (UP) Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

bobbed (up)

verb

past tense of bob (up)

as in shot (up)

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Last month, OpenAI agents broke out of a training environment and hacked open-source software developer platform Hugging Face, raising concerns over the rapid evolution of powerful AI and cybersecurity tools.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Vorobyov said several fires broke out in an industrial zone in the Moscow region following a drone attack, damaging an electrical substation and an administrative building.

— Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

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And in January 2026, the country issued its first golden passport.

— Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni issued the most blunt criticism of Sánchez, as well as announcing that Italy would enforce air and sea border controls with Spain.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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In some areas, vast sandbanks have emerged, cargo shipping has been disrupted, tourism has suffered, and even electricity generation has been affected as river levels continue to fall.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Kenya has emerged as one of Africa’s largest carbon market destinations, attracting investments in clean cooking, renewable energy, mangrove restoration and forest conservation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

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The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
By Michael Sasso, Bloomberg Prices of existing homes rose in 80% of US metropolitan areas in the second quarter, as home values pick up pace after several months of weakness.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

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