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Recent Examples of cob
Khloé said, showing off the pumpkin decorating stations, trees decorated with cobwebs, witches' hats, cob-webs and bats, and the orange and black balloon arches.
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Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
When finished, fold the wires in half and stack them across each other, crossing the wires until a cob shape forms.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
For the Giles family of Waukegan, who sold roasted corn on the cob on a stick, seasoning the cob with mayo, cheese, butter and chili pepper creates a handheld treat with no dishes to toss, just organic materials to recycle.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
The abs shift to corns-on-the-cob, and then to popping popcorn when (in a not unprecedented K-pop scenario) a button flies off of Abby’s shirt, revealing more skin.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
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Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
When finished, fold the wires in half and stack them across each other, crossing the wires until a cob shape forms.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
For the Giles family of Waukegan, who sold roasted corn on the cob on a stick, seasoning the cob with mayo, cheese, butter and chili pepper creates a handheld treat with no dishes to toss, just organic materials to recycle.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
The abs shift to corns-on-the-cob, and then to popping popcorn when (in a not unprecedented K-pop scenario) a button flies off of Abby’s shirt, revealing more skin.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cob
Noun
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Officer Kyle McLaughlin, patrolling the Upper West Side on his steed Kelly, was alerted by a victim’s screams and immediately galloped into action.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Those 6 and older are allowed to ride their gentle steeds solo, and a short lesson is included.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Now, Barisone lives in Florida with his wife Lara Osborne and apparently has his sights set on returning to the equine world.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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At the Be Brooklyn equine stable in Prospect Park, children can take English-riding lessons and walk horses on bridle trails.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To keep it cohesive, stick with one color of the Depression-era dishes, such as this lovely jade-green.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some people use a jade roller (available for $5 to $10) that's been placed in the freezer.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Grafting — the process of introducing a mare to a foal that isn’t her own — can be unpredictable and doesn’t always succeed.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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At Never Dull Farm in Alberta, one mare lost her foal just as another newborn colt lost his mother.—
Ryan Brennan
April 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kempe hustled back, only to have Lehkonen’s pass for Logan O’Connor go off his skate and in for the Kings’ second own-goal of the evening.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Landeskog put the Avs ahead in the opening minutes with a fluke goal when his wrist shot hit the end boards and caromed back perfectly to deflect in off Forsberg’s skate.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Waddle is plug, play and get out of the way.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The shell still contained remnants of its original plug and traces of plant material, which were recovered for analysis.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Idea of You premiere in 2024 was the perfect place for this youthful, rock star-esque pony with bangs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Each July the fire company organizes the annual pony swim, for which upward of 40,000 people pour out to witness.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Grafting — the process of introducing a mare to a foal that isn’t her own — can be unpredictable and doesn’t always succeed.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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At Never Dull Farm in Alberta, one mare lost her foal just as another newborn colt lost his mother.—
Ryan Brennan
April 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Cob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cob. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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