as in mischief
playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm
our indoor Frisbee game—my dog's and mine—played hob with a couple of lamps and a vase
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Recent Examples of hob
The battery also lets engineers design the stove to draw more current than even a wiring upgrade might allow, which can bring results such as short warm-up times for the oven and simultaneous use of high power on all four induction hobs.
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Ian Baker
december 04, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
The best Black Friday kitchen appliance deals: An induction hob with a bridge burner for your griddle: Frigidaire Gallery 30 in.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
The separate kitchen with its bright red freestanding unit is large enough to sit in, but with only a two-hob stove, a small kettle and an espresso machine, it’s not designed for cooking.
—Eleanor Cording-Booth, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025
Even burners on the gas hob appeared to be switched on.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
There are plenty of restaurants nearby, but guests would be remiss not to take advantage of the outdoor grill and slick open-plan kitchen with a gas hob, tea station, barnyard sink, and long marble counter lined with six black bar stools.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Just a husband, a wife, and a kitchen so small it was forced to run on a four-ring hob.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
It is fitted with a chunky fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a hob, a grill, an oven, a Nespresso coffee machine, and a welcome basket filled with fresh crusty bread, eggs, and smoked cheeses to graze on, as well as a bottle of champagne.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Ian Baker
december 04, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
The best Black Friday kitchen appliance deals: An induction hob with a bridge burner for your griddle: Frigidaire Gallery 30 in.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
The separate kitchen with its bright red freestanding unit is large enough to sit in, but with only a two-hob stove, a small kettle and an espresso machine, it’s not designed for cooking.
—Eleanor Cording-Booth, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025
Even burners on the gas hob appeared to be switched on.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
There are plenty of restaurants nearby, but guests would be remiss not to take advantage of the outdoor grill and slick open-plan kitchen with a gas hob, tea station, barnyard sink, and long marble counter lined with six black bar stools.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Just a husband, a wife, and a kitchen so small it was forced to run on a four-ring hob.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
It is fitted with a chunky fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a hob, a grill, an oven, a Nespresso coffee machine, and a welcome basket filled with fresh crusty bread, eggs, and smoked cheeses to graze on, as well as a bottle of champagne.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hob
Noun
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Wilde is at her best when Erika is imperiously giving orders or expounding — in seriousness or mischief?—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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Moss has a lengthy criminal record with convictions, including battery resulting in serious bodily injury, criminal recklessness while armed with a deadly weapon, criminal mischief and criminal trespass, police said in earlier court documents.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And so the playfulness, the fluidity, and then there was something almost feline or animal or catlike about the character in my imagination.—
Scott Huver,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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It was indicated by Michael Serna, executive creative director with Disney Live Entertainment, that such a level of playfulness would continue.—
Todd Martens,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Still, the pure rascality in these extravagant self-inventions shouldn’t be overlooked.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Naturally, such rascality didn't do overall fuel economy any favors; in fact, my average was just 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) over the course of 125 miles at the E 350's helm.—
Peter Nelson,
Ars Technica,
18 Apr. 2024
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Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2025
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But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.—
Eugenia Bone,
WSJ,
10 July 2019
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“Hob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hob. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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