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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

When the details about the telescopes were given to the mission team, there were large chunks of information fully blacked out, the Washington Post reported at the time.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Break up your exercise into smaller chunks, such as taking a brisk half-hour walk five days a week, or even taking three, 10-minute walks five days a week.

— Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026

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Decked out in regalia featuring feathers, jingles, beads and colorful fabrics, these dancers from across Californian and North American tribal communities did prayer ceremonies in the Shingle Springs Rancheria’s open-air dance circle.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Glue wooden blocks or beads to the corners underneath the circle opening.

— Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026

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This one grows in 3-foot-tall clumps that are soft blue-green in spring and early summer, changing to shades of orange, red and purple in fall.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
In late summer or early fall, dig up the plant and divide the fleshy roots into clumps with one to three eyes.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 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

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For severe dehydration, IV drips are described as effective, but for mild cases most people can recover simply by drinking water.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
How in-suite IV drips work A licensed practitioner sets up an intravenous line in the guest’s room and administers a saline solution mixed with vitamins, minerals or other additives.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

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The process produces pebble-sized lumps called clinker, which are then ground into cement powder.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Combine flour, ground almonds, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and whisk to blend evenly so there are no lumps of sugar.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

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