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
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.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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
The main deck dining area in the main saloon is served by a full galley with generous work spaces, double oven, grill, stovetop hobs, double sink, spacious refrigeration, and ample storage.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Bunty is small but well-equipped, with a hob, fridge and tiny freezer, all the essential cooking implements, and fresh tea and coffee.
—Kate Lucy, theweek, 18 Sep. 2024
With two induction hobs, the cooktop unit does not require carrying or disconnecting an LPG tank.
—New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2024
Nearby, the fully functional galley features a curved counter, fridge, basin, wine cooler, and induction hob.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2024
Turn off the hob and leave the porridge to infuse for about 5 minutes.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2024
Using a hob or an oven is an easy and obvious alternative to me, but that isn’t true for everyone.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 17 Nov. 2022
Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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
The main deck dining area in the main saloon is served by a full galley with generous work spaces, double oven, grill, stovetop hobs, double sink, spacious refrigeration, and ample storage.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Bunty is small but well-equipped, with a hob, fridge and tiny freezer, all the essential cooking implements, and fresh tea and coffee.
—Kate Lucy, theweek, 18 Sep. 2024
With two induction hobs, the cooktop unit does not require carrying or disconnecting an LPG tank.
—New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2024
Nearby, the fully functional galley features a curved counter, fridge, basin, wine cooler, and induction hob.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2024
Turn off the hob and leave the porridge to infuse for about 5 minutes.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2024
Using a hob or an oven is an easy and obvious alternative to me, but that isn’t true for everyone.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 17 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hob
Noun
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She’s been charged with home invasion burglary, two counts of assault, two counts of criminal mischief, terroristic threats and resisting arrest.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Hartley was charged with four felony counts of criminal mischief, one count of misdemeanor battery and one count of aggravated battery.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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 May. 2025.
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