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as in chunk
a small uneven mass
found a glob of chewing gum under my theater seat
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Recent Examples of glob
One woman sunbathed along the shore, oblivious to globs at her feet.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Or do lawmakers and policymakers genuinely believe the United States can't defend its interests around the world without pouring globs of taxpayer money into a building that fails financial audits on an annual basis?
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The soft egg contains a glob of orange goo in the middle.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Beelzebub, however, is nothing but evil incarnate, first appearing as a sort of metaphysical pollution—a writhing black oil-like glob suspended in midair.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Or do lawmakers and policymakers genuinely believe the United States can't defend its interests around the world without pouring globs of taxpayer money into a building that fails financial audits on an annual basis?
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The soft egg contains a glob of orange goo in the middle.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Beelzebub, however, is nothing but evil incarnate, first appearing as a sort of metaphysical pollution—a writhing black oil-like glob suspended in midair.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glob
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Piled high into a thick, split-top bun, the tender chunks of lobster meat are mixed with a just-right amount of mayo (or with warm butter, if that’s your preference) and served with potato chips.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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This mid-August week sees a big chunk of the Fast & Furious franchise hit streaming, plus a distressing docuseries, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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Wu thought starch particles were the most promising as biodegradable tracers and decided to study several different kinds of starches to identify the best candidate: specifically, corn starch, arrowroot starch, baking powder, jojoba beads, and walnut shell powder.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Styrofoam beads spilled on out in a crackling mass of split matter and fixed to the carpet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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One clump, designated Knot E, appears to be a small but dense cloud of gas that is in the process of being eroded by the radiation blasted at it by stars in its proximity.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 July 2025
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Individual clumps can expand and persist for years.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 July 2025
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The Norfolk sky has suddenly darkened, and droplets of rain are spotting on the windshield.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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Encourage your child to look at flower petals, spots on a ladybug, and the rainbow in a droplet of water.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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The much-talked-about Cod Royale is Rouse’s take on the Filet-O-Fish, built around a battered hunk of fish sandwiched between a brioche bun, with a dripping dose of tangy tartar sauce, shredded iceberg, and spicy pickles.—
Pervaiz Shallwani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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Or Marcello, Emily’s Italian beau, who needed a different look than the typical Italian hunk.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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During a busy morning rush, Gallant and Norman wander the dining room refilling bottomless drip coffee and running plates of food to familiar faces.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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There has been a slow drip of new print publications in recent years, testing the conventional wisdom that print is dead.—
Daniel Kaplan,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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Go grab your passport, a wad of bail money, and enough thirst for wine that growls at history and food that tastes like the ocean punched you in the mouth.—
John Noakes,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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To the detriment of the proceedings late in the second act, there is a wad of exposition gristle that brings things full stop in the form of a labored revelation of why Diamond is such a grump and perhaps maybe won’t be one in the future.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Most of this year’s drop comes from traditional district-run schools, which now have 191,507 students, down 8,733 students from a year ago.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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The move came after UnitedHealth’s stock suffered a year-to-date drop of more than 40%, prompting dip buyers to speculate on a recovery.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Glob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glob. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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