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as in hulk
a big clumsy often slow-witted person
despite his imposing size, he's no simple clod
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as in soil
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
faced with the task of burying his beloved wife in the cold, hard clod of the frontier
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Recent Examples of clod
The product should be free of clods and rocks that will impede even spreading.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Machines are shut down and shovels return, covering conduits with clods of soil.
—Steven Searcy, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Aug. 2025
That being said, sometimes the hassle of scrubbing clods of dirt from under your nails or potentially ruining a fresh manicure can deter any amateur horticulturist.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 May 2025
The ground was thin, with clods of turf washed away by recent rain, and the dark soil beneath had pushed its way to the surface once again.
—Hazlitt, 12 Mar. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Machines are shut down and shovels return, covering conduits with clods of soil.
—Steven Searcy, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Aug. 2025
That being said, sometimes the hassle of scrubbing clods of dirt from under your nails or potentially ruining a fresh manicure can deter any amateur horticulturist.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 May 2025
The ground was thin, with clods of turf washed away by recent rain, and the dark soil beneath had pushed its way to the surface once again.
—Hazlitt, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clod
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Known for his muscular build and hulk-like roles in Hollywood as much as his political record, perhaps even more so, Schwarzenegger is an icon in the bodybuilding universe.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, a lonely hulk of a man—Christian Bale with some staples stuck through his forehead—wends his way through the Chicago streets, in search of the one scientist who may be able to help him.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Flavors include Superman, moose tracks, Dubai chocolate and Play Dough (bright yellow vanilla ice cream with chunks of red and blue cookie dough).—
Jenna Thompson
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Borough officials call that spot ground zero for extreme erosion, after major chunks of the beach were wiped away.—
Sean Tallant,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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According to ZamZows, most Idahoans have a mix of sandy and clay soil, which can both cause problems in the garden.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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Bright light, lower humidity, and warmer temperatures can cause soil to dry out more quickly, requiring more frequent watering.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Despite advances in breast imaging, breast biopsy remains the only definitive method to determine whether a suspicious lump is cancerous.—
Quing Zhu,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl; discard any lumps.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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And perhaps this whole saga illuminates another reason why voters prefer to make young hunks wait until their late 30s, as Jordan did, to get their Oscar — to teach them humility.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Like the others, its lead suffers heartily before falling in love with a hunk.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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When the populist demagogue Willie Stark orders Burden, journalist turned gumshoe, to dig up dirt on a local judge, Burden demurs; certainly there are no skeletons in the office of the good judge.—
Brenda Wineapple,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Body oil, dust, soap deposits, dirt and grime from your body that doesn’t make it down the drain can accumulate in tubs and showers that aren’t cleaned on a very regular basis.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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This graceful member of the Iris family features long, narrow leaf blades that grow in upright clumps.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Go in for a few extra coats and lashes still look airy and clump-free.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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Harrison Bader and Patrick Bailey drew back-to-back walks to begin the sixth, then Willy Adames plated the Giants’ first run with a one-out ground-rule double.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those who fly the small, lightweight aircraft of different stripes were restricted for nearly four years from accessing the airport by ground and taking off in their ultralights.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Clod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clod. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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