bobbed (up)

verb

Definition of bobbed (up)next
past tense of bob (up)
as in shot (up)

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  1. issued
  2. emerged
  3. rose
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  • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued its annual threat assessment this week warning of migrants with terrorist ties.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Israeli officials also issued evacuation orders for more villages in southern Lebanon, signaling a broadening of its ground incursion.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • No star player this century has understood and embodied the Mets experience quicker than Pete Alonso, who emerged as a middle-of-the-order force and locker room leader as a rookie in 2019 while also embracing the idea of goofily enjoying the moment that is unique to Mets fans.
    Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the world of business technology, generative AI has emerged as a transformative force, promising to revolutionize how enterprises operate.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of emerged
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  • Nonfarm payrolls rose by 254,000 last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, well above the 150,000 expected by forecasters.
    Will Daniel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Publishing jobs actually rose, by 1,100, to 919,700.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of rose
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“Bobbed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobbed%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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