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Recent Examples of cob
Be generous with the application, making sure each cob is evenly coated.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Say hello to this nifty peeler from Oxo that removes each kernel of corn straight from the cob with ease.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
The remains were wrapped in textiles and buried alongside corn cobs; pottery fragments; and artifacts made of bone, stone and wood, reports Live Science’s Kristina Killgrove.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Kids were on shucking duty, while the adults were in charge of cutting the corn off the cob.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Say hello to this nifty peeler from Oxo that removes each kernel of corn straight from the cob with ease.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
The remains were wrapped in textiles and buried alongside corn cobs; pottery fragments; and artifacts made of bone, stone and wood, reports Live Science’s Kristina Killgrove.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Kids were on shucking duty, while the adults were in charge of cutting the corn off the cob.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cob
Noun
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The celebrated trainer of on-screen horses didn’t mistreat his steeds.—
Gary Baum,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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War, astride its red steed, used to be armed with a sword rather than the twelve thousand nuclear warheads currently at its disposal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Elon Musk’s public discussions about ketamine for depression made waves, as did Naomi Campbell’s extensive vitamin regimens and Gwyneth Paltrow’s jade eggs.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The crown’s intricate decorations, including gold beads and jade pieces, highlight the craftsmanship of the era.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The 6-year-old mare, ridden by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, wins the $200,000 Vanity Handicap by a half-length over St Trinians at Hollywood Park.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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In wings and beak and crest, Formed like his sire, as in the feet before; But like the mare, his dam, in all the rest.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
Noun
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One of them picked up the skate Maxwell was using for bait and ran with it.—
Donald Millus,
Outdoor Life,
3 July 2025
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Unfortunately for them, West plans to trade in his cleats for skates for good after this fall.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The neck of the bottle is frozen, and when opened, the pressure ejects the sediment plug cleanly.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The plug must be in a covered outdoor socket or weatherproof box.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The event highlighted local artists, authors and businesses and included painting, bounce houses, face painting, pony rides and more.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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In Europe, there was also the option of a 4.2-liter V-8, which dialed up the ponies to 286 but came with the four-speed automatic as standard and the manual gearbox as an option.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The first foal to reach the shore receives a special title—either King or Queen Neptune, depending on its gender—and is given away via a raffle.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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The foal was taken to park headquarters, where Stuska assessed it and consulted the foundation’s veterinarian.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Another photographer shared photos and video of One Ear engaged in and even challenging other stallions to battle.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Lexington, a thoroughbred stallion of the 1850s, was the greatest racer ever.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
18 May 2025
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“Cob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cob. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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