cob

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Recent Examples of cob Known as cobs or macuquinas, the money was minted in Lima, Peru, in 1707 and bears markings linking it to the Spanish Empire’s Tierra Firme fleet, which transported treasure from colonial South America to Europe between the mid-16th and late 18th centuries. Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025 Be generous with the application, making sure each cob is evenly coated. 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 See All Example Sentences for cob
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Noun
  • The tragedy, plus relocating from California to Nashville's suburbs, has made that metaphorical steed gallop headlong, but controlled, into the darkness.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • The celebrated trainer of on-screen horses didn’t mistreat his steeds.
    Gary Baum, People.com, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Eastman’s report said the mare died during his initial physical exam.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The bag features two smooth-rolling inline skate wheels and a telescopic handle.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
  • Wyatt’s father, Larry Littrell, brought his son’s question to his local representatives — filling City Commission meetings with skate advocates of all ages, canvassing the city with signs, making petitions and even running unsuccessfully for a commission seat in 2018 to get a park for his son.
    Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Still haven’t pulled the plug on that new swimsuit?
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 11 July 2025
  • New homeowners will appreciate this Ring video camera with floodlights, or these Kasa smart plugs that work via the brand’s app.
    Shalwah Evans, People.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Examples include Roan’s retro Grammy Awards performance atop a giant pink pony and surrounded by clown cowboys, and arriving on stage at the 2024 Governors Ball by bursting out of a smoking bong apple and emerging in full body paint as the Statue of Liberty.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
  • The Dolphins came out in pony personnel (two running backs on the field) with running back Raheem Mostert in the backfield and De’Von Achane in the slot.
    Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • The species is endangered, making every foal crucial in securing the species’ future.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • That doesn’t have to mean letting go of profit as a success indicator but making space for a new generation of foals who can balance profit and purpose for more meaningful work, shaping a more equitable world.
    Wietse Van Ransbeeck, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • For whatever reason, all are female—even famous stallions are reborn as cute anime girls.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
  • The mare has a bird-like trill in her; the stallion is a little bit more lion and bear.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Cob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cob. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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