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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Once that’s been melted to water, larger chunks of the ice slough off much more easily.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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If large stuck-on food chunks remain, carefully scrape them off with a razor blade, being mindful not to scratch the stovetop.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rake It Flat After clearing out the weeds and plant debris from your beds, use a rake to smooth the soil and break up any clumps of dirt.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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People with Alzheimer’s tend to have clumps of proteins called amyloid plaques that accumulate around the brain cells.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
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Everyone gathered around to help flip the meat, stuffing wads of lettuce wraps into their cheeks and washing it down with soju.—
Irene Yoo
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 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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The museum made unwanted headlines in 2023 when it was brought to light that some 1,500 objects— including gold jewelry, semiprecious stones, and glass pieces dating as far back as the fifteenth century BCE—had vanished from its collection over a span of years.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Jan. 2026
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First, the Art Institute invites Grammy darlings Third Coast Percussion to perform pieces for player piano by late architect Bruce Goff, the subject of a major retrospective running through March.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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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
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The electric motors add 242 horsepower—and gobs of low-end torque.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Knobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knobs. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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