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as in chunk
a small uneven mass
found a glob of chewing gum under my theater seat
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Recent Examples of glob
Or do lawmakers and policymakers genuinely believe the United States can't defend its interests around the world without pouring globs of taxpayer money into a building that fails financial audits on an annual basis?
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Each glob of goo will connect to any glob it is placed next to, which allows for all kinds of creations – especially as variables are introduced that toy with the game’s physics.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 6 May 2025
The soft egg contains a glob of orange goo in the middle.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
There were globs of stuff coming out of me, like sheets of it.
—Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Each glob of goo will connect to any glob it is placed next to, which allows for all kinds of creations – especially as variables are introduced that toy with the game’s physics.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 6 May 2025
The soft egg contains a glob of orange goo in the middle.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
There were globs of stuff coming out of me, like sheets of it.
—Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glob
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Having spent large chunks of the past year digging out from under an avalanche of derision, Stevenson has also tasted the spoils of success with the Bears, a two-time NFC Defensive Player of the Week honoree who, in the past two games, has shown flashes of what his best football looks like.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The bigger issue is that the Ravens, while losing games, have also lost a good chunk of their star talent on both sides of the ball to injuries.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Precisely tailored pieces were paired with intricate and flamboyant textures, from a top hand embroidered with crystal briolettes and round glass beads to the luminous shimmer of skirts in leather and recycled fiberglass.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Each bead represented a step in the plan of salvation.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Place the tubers upside down, allowing plenty of space between the clumps.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mowing wet grass is messy, sticking to your mower and leaving behind clumps on your lawn that can harbor viruses and look bad.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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But salmon have no boundaries, and bears in pursuit often wander close enough to count droplets clinging to their fur.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Inside the most complex machine mankind has ever devised, a laser beam hits a droplet of tin 50,000 times per second, generating temperatures 40 times those found on the surface of the Sun.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Let’s Bring Back Fondue Night When fondue pots were at the height of their popularity in the 1970s, everyone would gather around the table in their house clogs and bell bottoms with skewers ready to dip into melty cheese, smooth chocolate, and even piping-hot oil (for cooking small hunks of meat).—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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At an open call, scores of would-be hunks lined up for the gig — and all of them looked like Timothée Chalamet.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Although the full release will add even more content to indulge in (on top of a slow drip of seasonal updates to come), what’s been shown so far of Black Ops 7 indicates that fans are facing another down beat era for the franchise.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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For those who are ready to trade in their simple drip coffee set up for something a bit more advanced, Seattle Coffee Gear is a great independent retailer for coffee-brewing appliances and accessories.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Later that night, a man handed the young woman a wad of cash.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Everyone gathered around to help flip the meat, stuffing wads of lettuce wraps into their cheeks and washing it down with soju.—
Irene Yoo
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Follow the album drop LIVE with USA TODAY Taylor Swift Reporter Byran West and read USA TODAY's glittering review of Swift's playful pop.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Transform a small entryway into a functional living area by incorporating a bench for seating, a side table, and a chest of drawers for drop-zone storage near the door.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Glob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glob. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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