globs

noun

plural of glob
1
as in chunks
a small uneven mass found a glob of chewing gum under my theater seat

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in beads
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass add a glob or two of molasses to the batter

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of globs But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot. — ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for globs
  1. chunks
  2. beads
  3. clumps
  4. droplets
  5. wads
  6. drips
  7. lumps
  8. globules
Noun
  • Along the way, there are a smattering of sea days, typically bunched together in two- or three-day chunks.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Damaged Bark Lawn mowers, strimmers, and snowplows can take a major toll on tree health – especially if tree bark is peeled away in large chunks.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of chunks
Noun
  • The janitor resumed snapping at the bushes with her shears—tiny, clear quartz beads scattered.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Giving it some extra oomph was a statement brooch in turquoise resin beads and crystal across the vamp.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of beads
Noun
  • This represents the plasma hitting and passing through clumps of surrounding gas, energizing it.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Place the potatoes on the prepared pan, breaking up any frozen clumps; add onion and bell pepper.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of clumps
Noun
  • But surprisingly, more particles do not mean more cloud droplets.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
  • While engineers use computational models to estimate risks and certify vehicles, existing simulations overlook key physical mechanisms that govern how droplets break apart on impact.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of droplets
Noun
  • Nestled deep among the wads of shredded paper and other bric-a-brac, the occupants made not a squeak, concealed to anyone who looked through the carrier’s door.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of wads
Noun
  • The discreet sheet of color-changing material makes for a fun, bloody effect as water drips onto the surface.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • There’s not enough research to support the idea that NAD+ IV drips can infuse the coenzyme into the human body at a cellular level, Paulvin told CNBC Make It last March.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of drips
Noun
  • The real estate sector is taking its lumps as Treasury yields surge, but Mizuho sees plenty of potential for two dividend-paying stocks in that corner of the market.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Through two weeks of the Dallas Cowboys’ season, there are some lumps that the team’s defense has taken that have been reminiscent of the last two porous efforts on that side of the ball.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of lumps
Noun
  • In cream, triglycerides are packaged into globules or crystals.
    — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
  • Little, golden globules of fat are pooling on the surface like Monet lily pads.
    — Adam Rapoport, Air Mail, 23 May 2026
Definition of globules

Browse Nearby Words

globes
globs
globular
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Globs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globs. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

7 Great Ways to Say 'Great'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

7 Great Ways to Say 'Great'

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
name tags
Words Named After People Quiz Find out who’s behind "leotard," "morphine," an...
See All