sob
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Suddenly, articulating what I saw—the creative writing projects I hoped to tackle, my pride at seeing my child launch into adulthood—I found myself stifling a sob.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
“I’ll never forget this part of my life,” she said, and, behind sunglasses, began to sob.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
And Dana takes that pause to let a sob break through her hard surface.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2026
Tears were running down his face and he was quietly trying to suppress a sob.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
She threw Howard his blanket and Howard let out this big loud shuddery sob.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
"We only asked for affordable flour, electricity and our basic rights," he says, trying to steady his breath through his sobs.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Instead, the vice president claims “Erika told Usha between sobs that she regretted having only two kids with Charlie,” and that’s what changed his wife’s mind.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
She says she felt the stares of the press sitting behind her in the gallery, taking notes on her body language and her daughter Ashley’s sobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Her voice choked with sobs, she said she was forced to observe Ramadan out of her own home for the first time in the two decades she has lived there.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
Swallowing my sobs, I told her everything that had happened with Lettie.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
Rachel Reyes sobbed as she recounted the moments leading up to the death of her son, Martinez.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Lindsay Clancy sobbed in court as a recording of her husband's 911 call played.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Gartshore appeared via videolink at the 25-minute hearing, during which she sobbed and wiped away tears.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Bush's victims sobbed in court as prosecutors outlined the "chaotic conditions" in the funeral home, which was strewn with rubbish and family photographs.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
And she sobbed more after saying the last two names.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
Canadian Blake Parnham recalled that moment: "I was sobbing watching the game at home because I felt so vindicated, that Buffalo is different."
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
"We had to do this to set his soul free, so that he is at peace and happy wherever he is," she said, flanked by her sobbing son.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
“I’m actually only going to speak about what happened after I left that set of my own film adaptation, hyperventilating and sobbing, and there are many witnesses, so it’s not really a secret.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
The movie has a pastoral coziness and lots of silly humor, but it’s also a moving meditation on death that has adults sobbing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
When Nathan wasn’t able to stop sobbing, Uncle Jet sighed.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
Vocabulary lists containing sob
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Instead of "Said": Words For Sad Speech
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Words for the High School Graduate
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
