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blob

noun

ˈbläb How to pronounce blob (audio)
Definition of blobnext
1
as in chunk
a small uneven mass flicked a blob of jelly on the toast and began to spread it around

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2
as in glob
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass got a blob of honey on his sweater

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Recent Examples of blob The golden blob contained a particular type called spirocysts, which helped narrow the possibilities. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026 But even when the air tries to rise as the sun comes out, it gets stopped by the blob of warm air above it and creates the inversion layer. — Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 The dish is finished with a blob of caviar—the good stuff, platinum osetra. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 And now, there's a massive blob of rain heading right for this area where it's been raining for five days. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blob
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blob
  1. chunk
  2. glob
  3. clump
  4. bead
  5. hunk
  6. droplet
  7. lump
  8. drip
Noun
  • But Measured’s omnichannel view of retail confirms that big chunks of retail activity are driven by advertising that originated online but had the effect of driving customers to stores.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • That run invited a hard reset, and LITE spent May through July giving back a big chunk of the gain, falling all the way back to test the 200-day.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of chunk
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
  • Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Definition of glob
Noun
  • Rings are not always uniform, and JWST might simply have cut through a denser clump.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Place the potatoes on the prepared pan, breaking up any frozen clumps; add onion and bell pepper.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of clump
Noun
  • Just one week after announcing her engagement to Ben-Sylvester Strautmann, the 27-year-old royal posted a series of photos of her wearing a stunning golden gown embellished with thousands of glitzy beads.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Cultured pearls, as opposed to natural ones, are created by implanting a shell bead into a mollusk.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of bead
Noun
  • Toasted hunks of homemade corn bread and pepitas make crispy finishers.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of hunk
Noun
  • Some of this year’s winners and honorable mentions included tiny jellyfish larvae swimming inside water droplets, a colorful sea slug wiggling along and many different forms of cells exploring their microscopic worlds.
    — Adrianne Morales, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Scientists mix short pieces of DNA alongside a longer DNA scaffold inside a small droplet of salt water.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of droplet
Noun
  • Fresh lump crab meat, three cheeses, and a few tangy and spicy ingredients meld into one dreamy dip.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, a debt relief company may be able to help after a lawsuit has been filed — particularly in terms of negotiating a lower lump-sum settlement on the debt.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of lump
Noun
  • Along with biotech firms researching cell aging and regeneration, the burgeoning business of longevity also includes the surge in demand for peptides, testosterone and supplements, along with IV drips, red-light therapies and biomarker trackers.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Step 5 Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip back into bag.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of drip

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“Blob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blob. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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