as in loads
a considerable amount
has gobs of money
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Recent Examples of gobs
Our lament about our father’s painful passing in Florida — where there are gobs of old people but no MAID laws to make death more peaceful — morphed into an unexpected series of stories on same.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
This may cause gobs of wet clay to fly sideways into the hair of other moviegoers.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
But their marmalade is supreme, the perfect mixture of sweet, tart, jewel-like gobs feathered with slivers of Seville-orange peel.
—Air Mail, 22 Nov. 2025
But what is consistent is that every studio and decision-maker is using gobs of data and forecasting out a movie’s value not just in the lifespan of its run in theaters, but for as much as seven to 10 years in advance.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2025
After spending lots of time resetting the social media company’s AI strategy—and gobs of money hiring the best technical talent imaginable—Meta is making even more changes.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
The electric motors add 242 horsepower—and gobs of low-end torque.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Dalton said a lengthy prison sentence wouldn’t make the community any safer, wouldn’t help the man with his addiction and would cost taxpayers gobs of money.
—Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
In some instances, websites have gobs of readable material that explain what IQ is and how to manually determine yours.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
This may cause gobs of wet clay to fly sideways into the hair of other moviegoers.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
But their marmalade is supreme, the perfect mixture of sweet, tart, jewel-like gobs feathered with slivers of Seville-orange peel.
—Air Mail, 22 Nov. 2025
But what is consistent is that every studio and decision-maker is using gobs of data and forecasting out a movie’s value not just in the lifespan of its run in theaters, but for as much as seven to 10 years in advance.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2025
After spending lots of time resetting the social media company’s AI strategy—and gobs of money hiring the best technical talent imaginable—Meta is making even more changes.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
The electric motors add 242 horsepower—and gobs of low-end torque.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Dalton said a lengthy prison sentence wouldn’t make the community any safer, wouldn’t help the man with his addiction and would cost taxpayers gobs of money.
—Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
In some instances, websites have gobs of readable material that explain what IQ is and how to manually determine yours.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobs
Noun
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Over time, increase the repetitions using light weights, then gradually progress to heavier loads, Forsyth recommended.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’s live music, 70+ vendors, a Biz Kidz Market and loads of family-friendly activities to keep the entire family entertained for hours.—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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They’re designed with roomy interiors and tons of compartments that make organizing your packing essentials extremely easy.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Available in tons of colors and fun prints, pick up more than one of these and get 35% off right now.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Below are nearly a dozen worth circling on the calendar, with each offering a low-effort, high-reward reason to trade a little sleep for one of nature’s most entertaining night sky events.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Amazon just dropped dozens of deals on everything from skinny runner rugs to large area rugs, including picks from Joanna Gaines and Martha Stewart’s collections, and our favorites start at just $24.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Fanning, who is an ambassador for the brand, opted for a slew of best sellers, including the True Match Lumi Glotion—a staple in Stewart’s kit, per her makeup artist Daisy Toye.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Povich appears in the documentary, alongside Williams, Raphael, Leeza Gibbons and a slew of producers who worked on the shows.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Levi’s Faux Leather Bomber Jacket This faux leather bomber jacket is my personal favorite of the whole bunch.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Diving deeper, a bunch of biomarkers that shift during pregnancy may also take longer than a fourth trimester to level back out.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2026
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For her, the small acts help process loss and offer hope to others returning to empty lots.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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This country ranch at 84 Hop Brook Road in Simsbury, which offers one-floor living, also has undeniable curb appeal thanks to its inviting front porch, attractive stone retaining wall, and the large level lot that is nearly an acre in size.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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With the injury taking place so late in the year, Kittle won’t be a regular participant in OTAs and training camp and stands to miss a chunk of the 2026 season.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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And ultimately, the movie really does reflect the screenplay, except maybe for large chunks cut out.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Amazon has a wealth of winter wreaths available for less than $50, including this 22-inch option that doubles as both holiday and winter decor.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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But none of these men had enough wealth or social standing to keep them out of prison.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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