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
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The most effective methods are those that involve movement, such as long strips of aluminum foil, holographic mylar tape streamers, or bobbing balloons, says Pierce.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
By the 2000s, her bold lip remained, however her short hair (which saw shapes like pompadours and bobs) took on new sculpted shapes.
—Essence, 18 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Even as the Hudson Theatre was still filling up, the star of the Harry Potter movie franchise (and much theater after that) was bobbing and flitting from row to row, exuding equal parts friendliness and determination of purpose.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The most effective methods are those that involve movement, such as long strips of aluminum foil, holographic mylar tape streamers, or bobbing balloons, says Pierce.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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The granny bob has been everywhere recently, spotted at Paris Fashion Week and on red carpets worn by the likes of Zendaya, Emma Stone, and Teyana Taylor.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
By the 2000s, her bold lip remained, however her short hair (which saw shapes like pompadours and bobs) took on new sculpted shapes.
—Essence, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bob
bouquet
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After calling Hole for help, Odin immediately starts wheeling Loke’s gurney out of the room to the elevator where the duo run straight into a gaggle of Korps members carrying guns and bouquets.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many attendees brought bouquets of flowers.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Bob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bob. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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