as in bouquets
a bunch of flowers
the lassie carried only a little bob on her wedding day
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as in shaves
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
bobbed her waist-length hair herself on her 18th birthday
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as in bangs
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he playfully bobbed his brother on the nose to get his attention
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Recent Examples of bobs
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 July 2026
After making long hair her signature for much of her career, more recently the actor has been favoring shorter collarbone cuts and bobs.
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Elle Turner,
Glamour,
28 June 2026
Read on for 10 bobs that wear well at any age.
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Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Just a few months after their 13th birthday, the sisters got matching flippy bobs to attend the premiere of Anna and the King in matching pearl necklaces, black cardigans and fringed skirts — one lavender, one pink.
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Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Short hairstyles for brunettes vary from pixies and bobs to shoulder cuts.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Mancuso went from needing five or six bobs for the Bob Army sketch this season to needing 14 and one for a dog — technically doable, but still a big lift to figure out exactly how to coordinate and build what’s needed.
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Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
Smith bobs and weaves around the question.
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USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Just after lunchtime on a Saturday in November, a sea of purple braids bobs in unison, barely clearing the tops of the movie-theater seats behind them.
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Eliza Berman,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
The reader bobs along in the author’s stream of consciousness, riding crests of despair, anger, and hilarity as Toews assembles the shards of her past to investigate her will to write, which is deeply entwined with her will to live.
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Kristen Martin,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
But sometimes even icons need to switch things up a bit—cue the dizzying array of flippy waves, shags, and bobs over the years.
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Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Lobs While bobs may be the buzziest cut in beauty, stylists are encouraging their over-50 clients to adopt longer versions.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 July 2026
After making long hair her signature for much of her career, more recently the actor has been favoring shorter collarbone cuts and bobs.
—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
28 June 2026
Read on for 10 bobs that wear well at any age.
—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Just a few months after their 13th birthday, the sisters got matching flippy bobs to attend the premiere of Anna and the King in matching pearl necklaces, black cardigans and fringed skirts — one lavender, one pink.
—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Short hairstyles for brunettes vary from pixies and bobs to shoulder cuts.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Mancuso went from needing five or six bobs for the Bob Army sketch this season to needing 14 and one for a dog — technically doable, but still a big lift to figure out exactly how to coordinate and build what’s needed.
—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
Smith bobs and weaves around the question.
—
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Her head bobs gently, then sharply tilts at specific moments, particularly when certain words cut through the stream of conversation.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Just after lunchtime on a Saturday in November, a sea of purple braids bobs in unison, barely clearing the tops of the movie-theater seats behind them.
—
Eliza Berman,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
The reader bobs along in the author’s stream of consciousness, riding crests of despair, anger, and hilarity as Toews assembles the shards of her past to investigate her will to write, which is deeply entwined with her will to live.
—
Kristen Martin,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
But sometimes even icons need to switch things up a bit—cue the dizzying array of flippy waves, shags, and bobs over the years.
—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobs
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The flowers were loaded onto the back of a small truck, and Stefani then filmed them being separated into bouquets all over the house.
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Not only do its tall, purple blooms add color and movement to the garden, but they can also be harvested and used in cooking, to make essential oils, and added to bouquets.
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Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers.
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The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.
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At the same time, the heart pumps more blood to help regulate body temperature.
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Another way that Sheridan pumps projects out is by avoiding typical industry practices.
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When selecting the perfect of-the-moment style for you (Jane Birkin bangs?
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Teal'c takes out some frustrations on an unlucky grunt who bangs him with a door at the start of every time loop, and O'Neill gets to (temporarily) sample the will-they side of his will-they-won't-they relationship with Carter.
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The couple's wedding favors, meanwhile, were comprised of individual posies of myrtle and white Balmoral heather.
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The boxy design further elevates the reversible pattern–big, bolder florals on one side, and delicate posies on the other.
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This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
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Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.
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The Korean switch-on diet combines low-carb meals, protein shakes, and intermittent fasting.
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Huel offers nutritionally complete protein shakes as meal replacements.
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Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau punches the ball clear as Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic attempts to head the ball during a World Cup ground-stage match in Toronto on June 12, 2026.
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Humble and simple, this Tomato-Basil Chicken punches way above its weight.
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“Bobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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