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
  • Bear is overcome by the spell and emerges from the bathroom smiling—for one blissful moment, the two share the same deranged love.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • Whoever emerges faces a difficult path to the governor's office.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • The same problem arises with generational generalizations.
    Alex Cooper, Fortune, 16 May 2026
  • The problem arises when anger becomes a fixation and gets out of control.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 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 22 May. 2026.

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