Thesaurus results for DOLLOP

dollop

noun

ˈdä-ləp

Definition of dollop

as in chunk

a small uneven mass served crackers topped with dollops of caviar as an appetizer

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Recent Examples of dollop Finished with a dollop of sour cream and a simple, bright relish of fresh zucchini, squash, tomatoes, and lime juice, this comforting dish is a satisfyingly light meal that is perfect for a warm evening on the patio. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 The hysteria often comes with a fat dollop of Trumpian imperiousness, not requesting your engagement so much as demanding it. — Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 A bit of psychedelia, a cache of trumpets and a dollop of cheesy razzle-dazzle (The Beatles starred in a TV movie of the same name). — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Toyota applies its race DNA in dollops But why build such an extreme Corolla? — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dollop

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dollop

Noun

In its simplest form, scientists can put a chunk of soil in a mason jar, measure how much gas is released over time, then extrapolate a total figure.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Jewely and clothing claim a significant portion of the spending in this market, with the average Indian allocating a massive chunk of their lifesavings for this one event.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

Use your hands to break the block of tofu into craggy hunks (about the size of strawberries).

— Ali Francis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026
More footage shot inside the disco shows the Real Madrid hunk grabbing Exposito, dipping her down and giving her a big kiss in front of everyone.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of hunk

Noun

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
Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026

Definition of glob

Noun

Lipofuscin is essentially cellular garbage (clumps of oxidized proteins and fats that cells can no longer break down).

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
These approaches include molecules designed to clear these protein clumps or reduce their production, as well as molecules that can stop them from aggregating.

— Sunil Kumar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Definition of clump

Noun

Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.

— Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Walker chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore his cap backward just like Hall of Famer and Derby great Ken Griffey Jr.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of wad

Noun

The winning appetizer, though, was the aesthetically humble but nonetheless delicious jumbo lump crab cake, a mustardy affair crowned with pickled radish.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Battered metal is as crucial to his kit as conventional drum sounds, and even his tonal elements feel as malleable as wrung-out sponges or wet lumps of clay.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026