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as in balls
a more or less round body or mass
the glassblower shaped the molten mass into a globe of remarkable thinness and clarity
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as in planets
the celestial body on which we live
New Year's celebrations around the globe
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Recent Examples of globes
Remove glass globes that are full of dirt and bugs to rinse off in the sink.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
For example, swapping rustic barn lights for sleek, glass globes can instantly update a space without much effort.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Chilled cryotherapy globes by Epicutis are also included and intended for take-home use.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
Edward Herman from the Cook Islands' Seabed Minerals Authority holding polymetallic nodules, misshapen black globes encrusted with cobalt, nickel, manganese and other coveted metals, on June 12, 2025.
—Hugh Cameron
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
For example, swapping rustic barn lights for sleek, glass globes can instantly update a space without much effort.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Chilled cryotherapy globes by Epicutis are also included and intended for take-home use.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
Edward Herman from the Cook Islands' Seabed Minerals Authority holding polymetallic nodules, misshapen black globes encrusted with cobalt, nickel, manganese and other coveted metals, on June 12, 2025.
—Hugh Cameron
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for globes
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Palace’s two main routes to creating chances — from wide combinations involving their wingers and through balls from their midfielders — produce plenty of first-time shooting opportunities for their forwards.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Last Friday, agents in Chicago reportedly fired tear gas and pepper balls toward a crowd of over 100 protesters outside an ICE facility in Broadview, west of Chicago, after some attempted to block a car near the site.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once Rubin’s data comes in, astronomers should gain a much sharper picture of whether the Kuiper Belt’s tilt points to additional planets lurking far beyond Neptune.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Out of all the planets, Jupiter has the greatest impact on the asteroid belt.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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While authenticity and accessibility are being explored and celebrated right now in sports, the leaders in these spheres are still grappling with the direction and guardrails that may need to be put in place to ensure that athletes and fans are both protected.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, suspended 30 ft (9 m) is an intricate sculpture of Earth's magnetosphere, composed of 18 metal rings and 1,476 glass spheres.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Oct. 2025
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Arnold’s new cookbook reflects both of those worlds while also serving as an accessible primer for people wanting to understand Thai cooking techniques and ingredients.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sprinkled with laughter and childlike energy, this debate explores the pros and cons of both worlds.—
Jordan Owens,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Coomes has seen unexplained orbs fluttering in upstairs offices on the security cameras.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Standout elements of her attire included her peekaboo bra layering element and a pair of statement metallic silver drop earrings with pierced orbs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Global manufacturers are concerned China's decision to curb exports of rare-earths alloys, mixtures and magnets could slow production and disrupt supply chains.—
Yuka Obayashi,
Reuters,
4 July 2025
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“Globes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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