BEADS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

beads 1 of 2

noun

plural of bead

as in droplets

the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass squeeze a bead or two of glue onto the seam

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bead

as in pellets

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Recent Examples of beads

Noun

The Laundry Bundle includes a pack of detergent sheets, fabric softener sheets and in-wash scent booster beads. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The assortment has included portable sewing kits, ribbons, beads and other craft supplies. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 The neckline was detailed in raffia, and the whole piece was finished with glass crystal rhinestones, seed beads, and glass beads. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 The beads expand to be larger than permitted by safety standards set for toys with water beads, and may pose a risk to children. — Eva Flowe october 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Many had long, black hair braided with beads and strung with bright parrot feathers. — Daniel Barnum, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2026 Igshaan Adams’s The certainty of being a rose (ii), a sculpture made of beads, thread and textile, fetched £96,000 ($127,000) despite the auctioneer reminding bidders that proceeds would benefit environmental charities. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Arcos sits very close to the northern limit of the path, which some eclipse chasers seek out specifically for a longer display of Baily’s beads. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026 There is also a short evening dress from the 1925 haute couture collection which is embroidered with jet-style beads. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Likewise, the agents that cause illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, mumps, pertussis, and strep throat can be transmitted as heavy droplets that land on mucous membranes.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
An image of ink droplets inside a printer has won first prize at the Nikon Small World photomicrography competition, which focuses on images taken through a microscope.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of droplets

Verb

Dividing clumps every few years in early spring also maintains their vigor.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Like generations of potential treatments before it, KRSA-028 is designed to break down a protein called amyloid that clumps up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.

— Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026

Definition of clumps

Noun

But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Bathroom sink drains can become clogged from hair, globs of toothpaste, and soapy residue.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026

Definition of globs

Noun

Figures emerge from his signature black background, their silhouettes resolving and dissolving amid legato drips and vigorous brushwork.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Go to the 17th-floor wellness center, where there’s a zen infinity pool, a gym with a Thai boxing ring, and a medical spa, featuring treatments like Botox, body contouring, and IV drips.

— Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of drips

Noun

Her eye doctor said over-the-counter drops weren’t addressing the inflammation underneath.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Designed by Martin Katz, the bra featured nearly 3,900 gemstones, including two black diamond drops and 120 round white diamonds, with a total weight of 1,500 carats.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026

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