as in chunks
a small uneven mass
toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
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Recent Examples of knobs
Slip off the control knobs and wash with hot, soapy water.
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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
Clean the base of the toilet that is on the floor and all the knobs, too.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Ginkgo has a symmetrical upright growth habit and short shoots that terminate in knobs, adding an exotic touch to the tree’s leafless silhouette.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
Happily, the Electra mirrors the Charlie in using knobs rather than a touchscreen for power control.
—Ian Baker
december 04, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Features turn out to be like volume knobs for concepts; turn them up and the model will talk about little else.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The store has Tivoli’s Model One table radio, with a throwback-style, wood-grain frame, circle speaker grill and knobs, but 2025’s sound quality and connectivity.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
It’s made from durable, attractive stainless steel and has ergonomic knobs that are easy to grip.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Clean the base of the toilet that is on the floor and all the knobs, too.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Ginkgo has a symmetrical upright growth habit and short shoots that terminate in knobs, adding an exotic touch to the tree’s leafless silhouette.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
Happily, the Electra mirrors the Charlie in using knobs rather than a touchscreen for power control.
—Ian Baker
december 04, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Features turn out to be like volume knobs for concepts; turn them up and the model will talk about little else.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The store has Tivoli’s Model One table radio, with a throwback-style, wood-grain frame, circle speaker grill and knobs, but 2025’s sound quality and connectivity.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
It’s made from durable, attractive stainless steel and has ergonomic knobs that are easy to grip.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knobs
Noun
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Combine kiwi chunks with mango, peppers, and cilantro to make a zesty salsa.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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But where the Broncos looked down and out for good chunks of the previous three losses, that wasn’t the case on Tuesday night.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Divide the clumps every two years and replant some of the bulbs.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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How could there not be something glittery and white, not trees or rocks or twists and dippings of the ground or clumps of bushes, little gullies where the water runs infrequently.—
David Searcy,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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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Lined up next to rookie left tackle Josh Simmons and veteran center Creed Humphrey, Suamataia took some lumps in the first two preseason games before settling in for a clean sheet in the third look against the Bears.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Learning how to tell if a cheesecake is properly baked or how to mix the batter free of lumps, are lifetime skills that will prove useful in the future.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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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Between its dig-free straps, silky-soft performance fabric, and light Spanxsmooth compression, this one-and-done outfit is a unicorn of travel-friendly pieces, offering all-day comfort in one singular silhouette that’s just as easy to style under a cardigan, zip-up, or jacket.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sweaters, jeans and trainers are all casual pieces.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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This may cause gobs of wet clay to fly sideways into the hair of other moviegoers.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Knobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knobs. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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