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Recent Examples of cob
Khloé said, showing off the pumpkin decorating stations, trees decorated with cobwebs, witches' hats, cob-webs and bats, and the orange and black balloon arches.
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Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
When finished, fold the wires in half and stack them across each other, crossing the wires until a cob shape forms.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
For the Giles family of Waukegan, who sold roasted corn on the cob on a stick, seasoning the cob with mayo, cheese, butter and chili pepper creates a handheld treat with no dishes to toss, just organic materials to recycle.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
The abs shift to corns-on-the-cob, and then to popping popcorn when (in a not unprecedented K-pop scenario) a button flies off of Abby’s shirt, revealing more skin.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
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Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
When finished, fold the wires in half and stack them across each other, crossing the wires until a cob shape forms.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
For the Giles family of Waukegan, who sold roasted corn on the cob on a stick, seasoning the cob with mayo, cheese, butter and chili pepper creates a handheld treat with no dishes to toss, just organic materials to recycle.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
The abs shift to corns-on-the-cob, and then to popping popcorn when (in a not unprecedented K-pop scenario) a button flies off of Abby’s shirt, revealing more skin.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cob
Noun
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Horses brought the firefighting apparatus and a big steed, aptly named Goliath, sensed the danger and ran out of the way, not before being injured.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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That left only Louverture’s charging steed — representing Haiti’s founding moment — against a lush tropical backdrop and azure sky.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Westernaires have been teaching horsemanship to kids in Colorado and performing equine entertainment with Wild West themes for more than 70 years, with a team of entirely volunteer staff dedicating time to the craft.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Like Agnifilo, most horse owners know their equine friends have an impressive vocal range.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Attendees could choose between jade for harmony and protection, rose quartz for love and kindness or black onyx for strength and spiritual protection.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Romanticize your life with a fantastical manicure, like these glittery jade-green nails with stunning 3D flowers.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Bred with stronger British mares, these thoroughbreds define the sport.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wohlfeil’s decision noted that between the 2024 and 2025 rodeos, the rodeo management team adjusted the rules to not permit the use of electric prods — which had drawn criticism — and also to bar the use of mares known to be pregnant.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Officials ruled the call stood despite a ref agreeing with Tarasov that, yes, Samuellson did make contact with his glove while his skate was in the crease, although Tarasov’s extended glove appeared to be outside the crease.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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For one rare, beautiful day, Americans rallied around sticks and skates.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In years past, the releases were written by public relations folks hoping to get a plug for their client or product.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 Feb. 2026
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Subaru promises a full charge in about seven hours on a Level 2 plug.—
Marty Padgett,
The Drive,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For the collaborative Callsign Low sneaker, the shoe is built in layered canvas, with leather, and a pony hair upper, while the Callsign Mule Shroud introduces removable lace covers, leather and canvas paneling, and a unique snap-off component that allow the silhouette to change.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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It was usually tied up in a haphazard pony.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ad follows a Clydesdale foal that forms a friendship with a young bird.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the ad, marking the 48th Super Bowl commercial appearance by Budweiser Clydesdales, a down-on-its-luck eaglet befriends a Clydesdale foal.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Cob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cob. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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