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 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 Arranged over the top are dollops of crema and slivers of pickled yellow squash. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Pipe a few dollops of cream mixture over jam and spread into an even layer (aim to have about half of cream mixture left). — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dollop

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dollop

Noun

If Ryan follows through on his pledge, the New York Democrat could be out a sizable chunk of campaign funds.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
These days, that can account for a major chunk of the stock's underperformance.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

His torso and thighs grow eye-poppingly muscular beneath their skimpy fur-and-leather togs—a development that does not go unnoticed by a warrior named Red Hair, who plucks the young hunk from his post and tosses him into the prime time of the gladiator pit.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The actor is also well-aware of Almanzo’s heartthrob status — hey, someone in Walnut Grove had to be the town hunk!

— Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 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

Photos apparently taken by the men themselves show wads of cash on the seat of a car, in a plastic bag and in stacks on the floor of a location in New York.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Actor Orlando Brown slapped recording artist Ray J in the face with a wad of cash.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

Definition of wad

Noun

Symptoms can include a lump in the armpit, dimpled skin on the chest, red or flaky skin near the nipple, pain or tenderness on the chest or armpit, clear or bloody nipple discharge and an inverted nipple, per the Cleveland Clinic.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Yet his go-to idea with the minutes running out against Argentina was to bring on Dan Burn — nothing against the player himself — to be a big lump in both penalty areas.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026