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as in chunks
a small uneven mass
found a glob of chewing gum under my theater seat
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Noun
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Add ground beef to center; cook, stirring to break up any large chunks, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Council members took aim at three chunks of Ada County along Interstate 84, areas the city is calling South Airport, Third Bench and East Columbia.—
Mark Dee
January 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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But while gold was the highest-value good that attracted much of the attention, particularly from outside Africa, the routes also carried other items that were valued at the time, including glass beads, ceramics, and copper alloys.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The team also developed a proprietary nozzle that produces core-and-sheath beads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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On its voyage through intergalactic space, that light traverses countless clumps of dark matter.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
25 Jan. 2026
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Gather the clumps of hair and dispose of them before vacuuming any remaining bits.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
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The droplets can form a clear glaze, presenting a hazard similar to black ice on stairs, rails, roads and vehicles.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This gold and silver chrome combo works on bold 3D designs of stars, hearts, and water droplets.—
Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
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Use those wads of wrapping paper leftover from a birthday, baby shower, or holiday bash to stuff the bottom and sides of the box and prevent shifting during shipping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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Hanging ornaments with care can be one of the highlights of the holiday season, but untangling wads of string lights is far less enjoyable.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Protect Hardware When Painting Painting can result in a real mess when stray streaks and drips land on handles, knobs, and pulls.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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And the spa features pre- and post-race treatments, including cryotherapy, special IV drips and CBD massages.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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The gluten is added last, to prevent globules from forming.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 June 2018
Noun
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt, breaking up any lumps.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Globs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globs. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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