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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 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

Because the vulnerability affects almost 20 years of PHP, big chunks of internet history are in danger of being lost.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026
Pick from gummy bears, brownie chunks, M&M’s, marshmallows, and more.

— Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of chunks

Noun

The calves struggled against a current thick with floating clumps of river plants.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
The formula pairs glycerin and flexible polymers to coat and define every lash without weighing them down, while the dual-length brush prevents clumps and lengthens from root to tip.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of clumps

Noun

Likewise, the agents that cause illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, mumps, pertussis, and strep throat can be transmitted as heavy droplets that land on mucous membranes.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
An image of ink droplets inside a printer has won first prize at the Nikon Small World photomicrography competition, which focuses on images taken through a microscope.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 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

Figures emerge from his signature black background, their silhouettes resolving and dissolving amid legato drips and vigorous brushwork.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Go to the 17th-floor wellness center, where there’s a zen infinity pool, a gym with a Thai boxing ring, and a medical spa, featuring treatments like Botox, body contouring, and IV drips.

— Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of drips

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Hopefully, Miami can begin to reap the benefits from the lumps that the trio of defensive linemen — Grant, Phillips and Biggers — received during their up-and-down rookie campaigns in 2025.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Peet, who had been screened since her late 30s because of dense breast tissue and prior benign lumps, was treated with a lumpectomy and radiation and is now on tamoxifen.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

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