bobbed (up)

past tense of bob (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobbed (up)
Verb
  • On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • The film broke out as a cultural phenomenon, becoming one of the most profitable in cinema history with a minimal budget and a worldwide gross of around $194 million.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The judge also issued Paul custody of Ever on the same midweek day each week without overnights as well as alternating weekends.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Despite the speculation, very few details have emerged, and almost no leaks have surfaced.
    Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Multiple network insiders said Tuesday afternoon that no clear front-runner has emerged for James, but that money will not drive the decision.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Revenue at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, rose to $77 million from roughly $50 million in 2024, the filing shows.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • But under the new system, average premiums rose — pushing more people to drop coverage.
    Brian New, CBS News, 1 July 2026
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“Bobbed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobbed%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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