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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 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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The offense works best when running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum are gaining yardage in chunks, and McVay is calling plays that create space for receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams to make routine and sometimes spectacular catches.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick doubled down last night, posting security footage of the moment the chunks of ceiling suddenly fell to the floor.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026

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Legendary designer Bob Mackie draped some of the most famous women in the world in crystals and beads.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
Robert Graham 50th Anniversary Collection uses Rivoli’s artwork on a range of statement shirts — a signature of Robert Graham — as well as leather jackets, T-shirts and accessories, some of which are adorned with embroidery, beads and crystals.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

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Some of this year’s winners and honorable mentions included tiny jellyfish larvae swimming inside water droplets, a colorful sea slug wiggling along and many different forms of cells exploring their microscopic worlds.

— Adrianne Morales, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026
Measles spreads through respiratory droplets and can linger in the air even after an infected person leaves an area.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 15 Sep. 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

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Step 6 Place baking dish on a large rimmed baking sheet (to catch drips) and bake lasagna until sauce is bubbling around the edges, top is golden brown, and noodles are al dente (insert a skewer into center of lasagna to check), 75–85 minutes.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
But popular wellness clinics offering IV drips of vitamins and other supplements have also been offering glutathione.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026

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Rancho Cordova has begun traffic-calming construction on Borderlands Drive and Canyonlands Drive in the Sunridge Park neighborhood, adding speed lumps, bicycle lanes, high-visibility crosswalks, curb extensions and curb islands.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Pair that with a difficult out-of-division schedule, and the Panthers could take some lumps.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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