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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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as in beads

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 Then, in 2007, researchers noted that spidroins engineered in the lab formed liquidlike globs. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 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

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Noun

Like any problem, Rosenthal says, the best way to start is by breaking it down into smaller, manageable chunks—in this case, quite literally.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2026
Previously staunchly pro-Vucic media outlets quickly adopted a more neutral position, while some television channels canceled chunks of their programs altogether and owners reportedly fled the country.

— Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of chunks

Noun

The $239 Carson boot is done in rich black suede, with a silhouette distinguished by relaxed ruching and accented by beads for an edgy-meets-free-spirited vibe.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
The blankets are filled with beads or pellets to calm anxiety and stress for better sleep.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of beads

Noun

To prevent the seed heads from reseeding, do a preliminary light prune by trimming off the tops in fall, then cut the clumps back fully in spring.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
That works out to about 35 hours straight of looking through small clumps of hay for a needle.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of clumps

Noun

Measles spreads through the air and through respiratory droplets, like those released when someone sneezes.

— Rebecca Smullin Dawson, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
Caravel’s platform combines cell-free protein synthesis, microfluidic droplets and bacterial spore display to test millions of protein designs in parallel.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of droplets

Noun

The architects picked numbers out of a bowl to determine which of the 100 sites was theirs, and before flying home they were paid for their designs with wads of cash.

— Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
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

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