bobs (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of bob (up)
as in crops (up)

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  1. breaks out
  2. emerges
  3. arises
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  • EconomyBookings, for example, breaks out what a rate covers at checkout, identifies whether a pickup point sits in the terminal or off-site, and states cancellation terms on eligible bookings.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Offense breaks out, Twins rout Athletics Ryan Kreidler created a memory for his friends and family, and the Twins followed suit.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of breaks out
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  • Naturally, when a legend like Dion emerges, a huge crowd of fans will form.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
  • That might seem like no time at all, but the corn emerges juicy, crispy, and tender and retains more of its sweetness and crunch.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of emerges
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  • One such scene that appears captured, not composed, arises when a playful exchange about AccRite’s dead son on a job site goes too far.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, if a situation arises that requires a peep-toe, your pedicure will be ready to be front and center.
    — Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of arises
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