gobbets

plural of gobbet

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobbets
Noun
  • The hox gene clusters have two chunks of regulatory DNA that help set the activity of the genes within the cluster, one upstream of the genes, one downstream.
    John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The ring particles mostly range from tiny, dust-sized icy grains to chunks as big as a house.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Add butter and pulse until the mix clumps together to form pea-size balls.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
  • If the plaque weakens and breaks apart, large clumps are released into the blood stream, and a large clump can block an artery, completely shutting off blood flow and causing a heart attack.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But a safe containing fat wads of cash and a large cocaine stash presents an opportunity.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Gobbets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobbets. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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