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
  • Michael’s brother Sonny (James Caan) becomes the de facto crime boss as the Corleones prosecute a turf war against their rivals, and Michael eventually emerges as the new, and much more ruthless boss, much to the horror of his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton).
    David Faris, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026
  • But among players such as rookies Rodriguez, the second-round pick from Texas Tech, Trey Moore, the fourth-round pick from Texas, and Kyle Louis, the fourth-round pick from Pitt, perhaps someone emerges or perhaps a hybrid role is created.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Conflict arises when Jonas’ character turns one of his jam session partner’s tunes into a hit.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
  • If the right moment arises, however, Miller isn’t afraid to let some emotion fly.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Bobs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobs%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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