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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
Drink options include the Green Dread – a bright green gin concoction served from a beaker – and the Bloodsucker, a rum and blackberry liqueur drink served with a dollop of dark red jello meant to look like a glob of blood.
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Instead of applying thick globs of paint to the canvas, Turner painted multiple layers of a thin, watery oil paint mixture.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
One woman sunbathed along the shore, oblivious to globs at her feet.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
There were globs of stuff coming out of me, like sheets of it.
—Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Instead of applying thick globs of paint to the canvas, Turner painted multiple layers of a thin, watery oil paint mixture.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
One woman sunbathed along the shore, oblivious to globs at her feet.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 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
Noun
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Harris, an Oak Lawn native, actually missed a chunk of her sophomore season with a knee injury but has returned with a consistent vengeance, also averaging 15 points a game as a junior.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Barnes ably defended Atlanta big man Kristaps Porziņģis for a good chunk of the first half on Monday, despite playing with two fouls.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those bead-like leaves store water so this plant doesn't need frequent watering.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Once rolled, seal each bead with a coat of clear glaze or resin for a professional finish.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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These ads showed images of tractors, mountains of blueberries and a man’s hands massaging a clump of dirt, each segment highlighting a different part of the industry.—
Carolina Abbott Galvão,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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Divide the clumps every two years and replant some of the bulbs.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Once the water droplets from the mister evaporate from plant leaves, that moisture is carried throughout the room.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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Plus, water droplets on leaves can work as magnifying glasses, causing the leaves to burn.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Put a few hunks of cornbread on your greens and top them with the juices for a life-changing experience.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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On the other hand, there is the new Whitney, whose west side, facing the Hudson, resembles a ship with a white sail—if the sail were a hunk of Styrofoam and the ship sinking.—
Jackson Arn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Move down the wall in a grid to catch any drips.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Advertisement Breadcrumbing This buzzy term describes the slow drip of attention that never quite develops into anything meaningful.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Use those wads of wrapping paper leftover from a birthday, baby shower, or holiday bash to stuff the bottom and sides of the box and prevent shifting during shipping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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Finding a small liver wad incredibly difficult.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
12 Dec. 2025
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Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Reformation Lluvia Dress As Reformation gears up for its 2026 collection drops, the store is marking down some of last year’s best-selling sweaters, dresses, shoes, and pants.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Glob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glob. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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