as in chunks
a small uneven mass
toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
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Recent Examples of knobs
The lattice work details on the side give it vintage detail, and the classic scalloped knobs add even more nostalgia.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Gas ovens pose a dangerous carbon monoxide risk that can lead to poisoning or death, while electric ovens can be a fire hazard, melting knobs or igniting nearby flammable items.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Young elephants pass us in the bush with fleshy knobs where there should be tails, the scars of crocodile bites from wading through deep rivers, and the Sitatunga have evolved long, splayed hooves to prevent them from getting stuck in the boggy wetland.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Bar pulls lead by a wide margin (74 percent), followed by knobs (37 percent), cup pulls (10 percent), and finger pulls (9 percent).
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere, jolts of intensity come from human hands turning round knobs in real time.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
That includes a simple, flat dashboard with traditional gauges and knobs with next to no contemporary accents.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Slip off the control knobs and wash with hot, soapy water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
These knobs have a sculptural visual and tactile design—plus, the ceramic knobs options are available in multiple colors and finishes, allowing a genuinely personal touch.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Gas ovens pose a dangerous carbon monoxide risk that can lead to poisoning or death, while electric ovens can be a fire hazard, melting knobs or igniting nearby flammable items.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Young elephants pass us in the bush with fleshy knobs where there should be tails, the scars of crocodile bites from wading through deep rivers, and the Sitatunga have evolved long, splayed hooves to prevent them from getting stuck in the boggy wetland.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Bar pulls lead by a wide margin (74 percent), followed by knobs (37 percent), cup pulls (10 percent), and finger pulls (9 percent).
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere, jolts of intensity come from human hands turning round knobs in real time.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
That includes a simple, flat dashboard with traditional gauges and knobs with next to no contemporary accents.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Slip off the control knobs and wash with hot, soapy water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
These knobs have a sculptural visual and tactile design—plus, the ceramic knobs options are available in multiple colors and finishes, allowing a genuinely personal touch.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knobs
Noun
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Other companies, including Amazon, Meta, and Pinterest — all of which have made major investments in AI — have recently announced plans to cut significant chunks of their workforce, indicating even more troubling days ahead.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, some emergency routes have huge mountains of snowy ice chunks obstructing more than one lane of the road because the snowplows could not move the snow to the side of the road due to all of the bike lane obstacles .—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On its voyage through intergalactic space, that light traverses countless clumps of dark matter.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
25 Jan. 2026
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Gather the clumps of hair and dispose of them before vacuuming any remaining bits.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Use those wads of wrapping paper leftover from a birthday, baby shower, or holiday bash to stuff the bottom and sides of the box and prevent shifting during shipping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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Hanging ornaments with care can be one of the highlights of the holiday season, but untangling wads of string lights is far less enjoyable.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt, breaking up any lumps.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fumbling with the plastic nubs can be painful and frustrating.—
Zoe Gates,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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This wooden foot massager roller features an arched design and rows of nubs to hit different acupressure points to provide relief.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s even an artist in residence program where hosted artists work on their pieces on property while answering questions from guests.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The pieces are made of a soft, wrinkle-resistant material that’s comfortable for traveling or lounging at home.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its 20 rooms encompass nearly 8,500 square feet of living space and include five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, one half-bathroom, two laundry rooms, three stairways, two breakfast bars and gobs of closet space.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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Other actors with Abdul-Mateen’s wide smile, soft voice, and broad shoulders may have just leaned on their looks to cover up their character’s least-likable moments — as if gobs of charm in one scene can erase the ugliness glimpsed in others.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Knobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knobs. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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