bobs (up)

Definition of bobs (up)next
present tense third-person singular of bob (up)

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Verb
  • Occasionally, an argument breaks out about who ate the last slice of baloney in the refrigerator.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Episode 2 starts with another flashback to young Nolan’s life on Viltrum when the Scourge Virus breaks out.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Growth emerges through both solitude and participation, and the works reflect this tension.
    Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And the hourly fee — ranging from $135 to $185 — doesn’t start until the need for help arises.
    Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
  • In the Hebrew Bible’s narrative in Exodus, Moses arises as a leader of the Israelites and a prophet of God.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Bobs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobs%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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