bob for

VERB

seek

Synonyms

STRONGEST

explore follow investigate pursue

STRONG

chase comb delve dragnet fan fish hunt inquire mouse nose prowl quest ransack root scout scratch

WEAK

be after beat the bushes bird-dog cast about delve for dig for ferret out fish for go after gun for leave no stone unturned look about look around look high and low run after search for search out sniff out track down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore shun

WEAK

answer find neglect reply

Example Sentences

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Why in the world do we bob for apples during the autumnal months?

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. — This is not the year to bob for apples.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2021

In the spiel, bunging a bob for a big ben bong.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2020

“There’s a bob for everyone,” Mr. Durif said.

From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2019

She watches it bob for a moment in the waves and then, slowly, descend below the surface.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline