cob

noun

Definition of cobnext
as in steed

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Recent Examples of cob Peeking inside the husk should reveal kernels that look fresh and intact, extending to the very top of the cob. — Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 Add 1 teaspoon of water over the corn, then wrap the foil tightly around the cob. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026 The small beasts made a beeline for my compost barrel, knocked it over and gnawed on the corn cobs and watermelon rind. — Literary Hub, 15 June 2026 Holding the cob near the top of the ear, use a sharp knife to cut downward from the top with a gentle sawing motion. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cob
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cob
  1. steed
  2. equine
  3. jade
  4. mare
  5. skate
  6. plug
  7. pony
  8. foal
Noun
  • Although an Assassin's Creed-style parkour system would do wonders for the game's movement given the setting, the protagonist's magical steed was a joy to ride.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Officials say a fire hose was placed beneath the horse for support while responders on scene dug into the muddy bank to form a ramp near the steed.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of steed
Noun
  • One of the groundbreaking programs at Miraval Arizona is equine therapy, which began in 1995, the initial year of the resort.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Lord of the Rings star has a habit of buying equine costars from his film sets, including three horses from Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy trilogy.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of equine
Noun
  • One of the shades featured in the palette is Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year, Hidden Gem, a smoky jade.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The objects include paintings, metalwork, jade, ceramics, glass, and architectural elements from the seventh to nineteenth centuries created in Islamic regions spanning modern-day Spain to India.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of jade
Noun
  • Three horses have been struck by vehicles on Assateague Island this summer; two of them have died, including a beloved mare last week.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Five older fillies and mares were entered in the 61/2-furlong sprint on the main track.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mare
Noun
  • In a market dominated by retro basketball shoes and 2000s tech runners, this chunky and vibrant retro skate shoe cut through the noise.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Celebrini has been at Sharks Ice this week, taking part in informal skates with a handful of his teammates, including new defensemen Darnell Nurse and Jacob Trouba.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of skate
Noun
  • The new approach removes the plug altogether by pairing two paper-thin nickel-titanium films that work in tandem.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The same research cites a case in which Amazon's Alexa told a ten-year-old to touch a live electrical plug with a coin, a machine executing a request flawlessly while having no idea a child had made it.
    — Dana Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of plug
Noun
  • The King made a point to greet Corporal Cruachan and his handler during his inspection of the battalion, and the pony appeared to remain well-behaved.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • King Charles’s summer break has officially begun, as the monarch arrived at Balmoral Castle in Scotland—where he was greeted by a pony with a tie to the late Queen Elizabeth.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pony
Noun
  • Into Mischief produced his first crop of foals for a relatively modest $12,500 stud fee.
    — Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026
  • Three foals have appeared on North Carolina’s Shackleford Banks, a barrier island that has become an increasingly perilous home to a herd of beloved wild horses.
    — Mark Price June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Definition of foal

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coax (out)
cob
cobbled (together or up)
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