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Recent Examples of globules
An actual cosmic void — which can indeed be a billion light-years (or more) across — has nothing to do with dark gas clouds and Bok globules, which are small, nearby clouds of light-blocking matter, particularly at optical wavelengths.
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Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
The gluten is added last, to prevent globules from forming.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2018
Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
The gluten is added last, to prevent globules from forming.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for globules
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Bright red and round, with a hook-like stalk, the peppers hang like beads from each plant.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Keep those rosary beads handy whenever Aaron Gordon grabs his hammy.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mussels, for instance, create strong underwater adhesives and fibers through dense protein droplets.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Wave action on the water’s surface can break oil into smaller droplets that sink into the ocean depths.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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However, Springer notes that this method works best for fresh oil drips.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
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Use a protective pad when working on cars or lawn equipment to protect it from drips.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Globules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globules. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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