as in bouquets
a bunch of flowers
the lassie carried only a little bob on her wedding day
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as in shaves
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 bangs
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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Recent Examples of bobs
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
Even her haircuts and styles seamlessly transition between long layers and voluminous bobs.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
In the photos, Megan's hair is definitely way shorter than her go-to bobs.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Oct. 2024
Acne Studios Pixie cuts and bobs didn’t end when summer did.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
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Here are the five most notable bobs for fall 2024.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
Even her haircuts and styles seamlessly transition between long layers and voluminous bobs.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
In the photos, Megan's hair is definitely way shorter than her go-to bobs.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Oct. 2024
Acne Studios Pixie cuts and bobs didn’t end when summer did.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Bobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobs. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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