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globs

noun

plural of glob

as in chunks

a small uneven mass found a glob of chewing gum under my theater seat

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the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass add a glob or two of molasses to the batter

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Recent Examples of globs Bathroom sink drains can become clogged from hair, globs of toothpaste, and soapy residue. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026 Bieber’s face artfully dotted with globs of lotion. — Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026 The chemicals made their way into Lake Apopka, turning the crystal clear waters into a pea-green soup filled with globs of gooey algae. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026 Most nail artists use a clear gel with a thick consistency (Chue opts for the Aprés Builder Top Gelcoat) to create these designs, ranging from simple globs to translucent jelly ridges. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026 Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction. — Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026 The Tap House Grille in Hooksett, Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery in Raymond, and Gilley’s Diner in Portsmouth are all experts at flawlessly smothering their fries with globs of brown gravy and clumps of squeaky cheese curds. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2020

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Noun

Broken chunks of concrete cover the building's entranceway while the staircase is littered in rubble and broken glass.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Reus missed big chunks of the campaign with knee and hamstring injuries.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of chunks

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Her custom gown was designed with recycled metals and 115,000 crystal beads, while his bespoke pink look was complemented with Chanel High Jewelry pieces, per Vogue.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
In the dining room, vintage Doyle Lane ceramic beads dangle from a Mission-style wooden clock while designer handbags are draped over chairs and hat racks.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of beads

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University of New Mexico students pass me on the sidewalk, eyes downcast under their umbrellas bent against the fat droplets of rain (the campus is right on Central Ave).

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026
With leafy green details, dewy water droplets, and adorable 3D ladybugs, this manicure feels straight from nature, while the French tips keep everything looking fresh and elevated.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026

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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
The alpha heroes of 1980s romances—ranch owners, corporate raiders, anyone played by Michael Douglas—tended to be emotionally constipated anti-feminists intent on dominating the opposite sex by using testosterone and wads of cash.

— Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026

Definition of wads

Noun

After an overnight rest in the refrigerator, the dough is rolled, filled, sliced, and baked in muffin tins, whose individual cups catch any drips from the bubbling filling to create the signature crisp, sticky bottoms and dramatic spirals.

— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Janet grabbed a roll of paper towels, ready to clean up the dirty drips that ran across her kitchen floor.

— Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of drips

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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
This uses information from other Mercedes vehicles driving ahead, sent through the Cloud, to adjust the suspension to better absorb lumps and bumps.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

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