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Recent Examples of cob
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.
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
This goes double for recipes that require you to cut the kernels from the cob.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 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
Another excellent side is Elote, which is corn off the cob with Parimgiano Reggiano and Tajin seasoning.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
This goes double for recipes that require you to cut the kernels from the cob.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 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
Another excellent side is Elote, which is corn off the cob with Parimgiano Reggiano and Tajin seasoning.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cob
Noun
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Rent your steed from Red Raven and let those chunky-monkey tires carry you along the area's 50 miles of trails.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos rolled through Aspen this week on their trusty steed—sorry, private jet—to celebrate Sánchez Bezos’s 56th birthday.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But anxiety and confusion are growing among owners of equine businesses in southern Santa Clara County as officials re-examine the type of development and operations allowed in rural and agricultural zoning districts in unincorporated areas.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Samaritan’s Purse also has 11 major construction projects in Israel, including two ambulance response stations, nine community centers with bomb shelters, and an equine therapy center for youth.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nevertheless, throughout Myanmar’s recent history, the global demand for its gemstones, jade and timber, especially teak, has thrived.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In Troy, officials recently unveiled a gold brooch and a rare jade stone, offering a glimpse into the city's pre-Greek past.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Sunday finale Brown is seeking his seventh Matriarch win in nine years Sunday in the one-mile turf test for older fillies and mares.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Nov. 2025
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During this time, monitor horses for signs of disease and keep pregnant mares with foals at their side in small groups and away from new/returning horses.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Nov. 2025
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His athleticism captivates even the untrained eye, as if he were engineered to fly in skates.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kuzmenko’s pass deflected off Fiala’s skate on the left doorstep and past Gustavsson for Fiala’s 15th of the season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If your model has a drain plug underneath the lower deck, such as for riding lawn mowers, set a pan underneath it and drain the oil from the bottom of the mower, then replace the plug.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Despite his short and stocky appearance, garnering comparisons to a fire plug, La Guardia was loud and brash.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots have tried to combat that with some of their pony sets (Stevenson and Henderson sharing the field).—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Shortly thereafter, Belichick was seen attending an adult-cheerleading event where Hudson, wearing a high pony and a red scrunchie, was competing.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
19 Dec. 2025
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During the day, the foal and the calf are free to interact, something the duo has taken advantage of.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 Dec. 2025
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During this time, monitor horses for signs of disease and keep pregnant mares with foals at their side in small groups and away from new/returning horses.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Nov. 2025
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“Cob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cob. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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