bobs (up)

Definition of bobs (up)next
present tense third-person singular of bob (up)
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Verb
  • Occasionally, an argument breaks out about who ate the last slice of baloney in the refrigerator.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Episode 2 starts with another flashback to young Nolan’s life on Viltrum when the Scourge Virus breaks out.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Amid a plethora of global market forces, sometimes an unlikely trend emerges.
    Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 May 2026
  • From deep behind enemy lines, a hidden chapter of American military history emerges, prompting the question of whether reckoning with the past can bring peace to those who lived it.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • This dark psychological thriller about guilt, obsession, truth and morality arises out of just a single conversation between strangers who happen to sit next to one another.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
  • However, Microsoft is pushing back on the report, saying the threat only arises if a hacker has control over the user’s PC, which could occur through a malware infection.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
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“Bobs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobs%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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