as in to shave
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 to hit
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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as in bouquet
a bunch of flowers
the lassie carried only a little bob on her wedding day
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Recent Examples of bob
Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Listen to this article On a recent chilly morning, the Lake County Sheriff’s new Marine 1 boat was bobbing lightly with the water along a dock at the East Chicago Marina.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
The actress paired the dress, which featured a halter neckline, with a few rings on each hand, a statement bracelet and subtle dangle earrings, and wore her hair in a short bob.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
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Verb
Sea lion Ronan first made the news in 2013, when researchers revealed that Ronan had the unusual ability to bob her head to the beat.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Listen to this article On a recent chilly morning, the Lake County Sheriff’s new Marine 1 boat was bobbing lightly with the water along a dock at the East Chicago Marina.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Noun
The makeup stayed in warm tones, with bronze on the lids, a soft matte lip and lightly contoured cheekbones, and her hair was styled in a playful bob.
Aquazzura, founded by Edgardo Osorio, has remained a red carpet constant for its balance of line, comfort and height.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
The actress paired the dress, which featured a halter neckline, with a few rings on each hand, a statement bracelet and subtle dangle earrings, and wore her hair in a short bob.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bob
bouquet
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Lazard popped the question on a beach in Montauk, N.Y., getting down on one knee in a sandy pathway created using candles and white bouquets.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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An exciting bouquet on the nose with lilacs, raspberry crisp, crushed rocks and dry tree bark with big, rounded tannins and deep concentration of fruit on the palate that has a long, flavorful finish with an aromatic lift.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Bob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bob. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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