as in chunks
a small uneven mass
toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
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Recent Examples of knobs
Model weights are sets of parameters, like knobs and dials in a machine, telling the models how to process information.
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Huo Jingnan, NPR, 31 May 2026
Wring the cloth and wipe cabinet fronts, paying special attention to areas around the knobs.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
From Petra Hardware’s new line of knobs and pulls to Lichen’s exhibition of incense holders, the pleasure was in seeing everyday objects made strange and beautiful.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
Wipe the surface carefully, paying close attention to knobs, handles, detergent compartments, and door edges where grime tends to collect.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Justin Thomas had his caddie place hole-sized discs on every corner of the 17th green at Aronimink on Monday, all of them perched on knobs.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Swap out old knobs and handles for brass ones to add a sophisticated, elegant touch.
—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Dust and clean any lighting fixtures in these spaces, wipe down walls, baseboards, windowsills, door knobs, and window treatments.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Or the way the setting sun hit the lacquer furniture and the shiny brass knobs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Huo Jingnan, NPR, 31 May 2026
Wring the cloth and wipe cabinet fronts, paying special attention to areas around the knobs.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
From Petra Hardware’s new line of knobs and pulls to Lichen’s exhibition of incense holders, the pleasure was in seeing everyday objects made strange and beautiful.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
Wipe the surface carefully, paying close attention to knobs, handles, detergent compartments, and door edges where grime tends to collect.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Justin Thomas had his caddie place hole-sized discs on every corner of the 17th green at Aronimink on Monday, all of them perched on knobs.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Swap out old knobs and handles for brass ones to add a sophisticated, elegant touch.
—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Dust and clean any lighting fixtures in these spaces, wipe down walls, baseboards, windowsills, door knobs, and window treatments.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Or the way the setting sun hit the lacquer furniture and the shiny brass knobs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knobs
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And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Red Velvet Cake Batter is loaded with massive chunks of red velvet cake and swirls of cream cheese frosting.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Plant the clumps along a sunny or partly sunny border.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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This time of year pollen can frequently be seen blowing through the air and forming clumps on the ground, as trees shed pollen as part of the reproductive process.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Not as punishment, but to better know our playing grounds and appreciate the big and small things—like freeing wads of vegetation from an undercarriage—that turn a field into a stage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Cubans have long been accustomed to shopping with wads of cash stuffed into bags after compounding bouts of soaring inflation.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Bieber’s face artfully dotted with globs of lotion.—
Lucy Feldman,
Time,
6 May 2026
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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
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The question becomes whether the Blues want to bring in a reinforcement now or let their recent high draft picks take their lumps.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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This fermentation process separates the milk into curds (the thicker lumps of cheese) and whey (the liquid portion).—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
24 May 2026
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Ephemera directs the brain to the tiniest concrete nubs of consciousness, calming the quaking mind and bringing us back to ourselves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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How To Thoroughly Clean Your Bath Mat Cloth Cloth bath mats typically feature nubs, twists, or loops of fabric.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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To design a room around books, mix them with ceramics, small pieces of art and objects to create depth.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Housing plans Prospects for Pritzker’s ambitious package of proposals to build more housing in Illinois seemed murky Friday, though several pieces of legislation have inched forward in recent days.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The iPhone maker isn’t spending gobs of cash in the race to expand AI computing capacity, instead partnering with Google to power artificial intelligence features.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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There are gobs of money to be made selling enterprise software, but dulling the impact of AI is also a useful feint.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Knobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knobs. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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