bobs (up)

present tense third-person singular of bob (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobs (up)
Verb
  • In 1967, the Six-Day War breaks out in West Asia.
    Kevin Giraud, Variety, 25 June 2026
  • Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
  • The trail starts in a glade, crosses a bridge over a creek, then emerges into alpine pasture and scree surrounded by high peaks.
    William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Following such a notable increase, a crucial inquiry arises regarding what could facilitate further advancement.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • This common form of anxiety arises when dogs are left alone for an amount of time, often worrying that they will permanently be left behind.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 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 Jul. 2026.

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