nubble

noun

ˈnə-bəl How to pronounce nubble (audio)
Definition of nubblenext
as in chunk
a small uneven mass dropped a nubble of clay on the floor of the pottery

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubble
  1. chunk
  2. clump
  3. hunk
  4. wad
  5. lump
  6. glob
  7. knob
Noun
  • Only 13% of current billionaires are women—but as men over the age of 60 dominate the ultra-rich cohort, more than 1,235 female spouses (representing 90% of billionaire partners) will inherit a sizable chunk in the next decade.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The team returned a significant chunk of its roster from last year’s run to the Round of 32, which included hosting a first-round match for the first time.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of chunk
Noun
  • The stuff our telescopes can track is swirling too fast, forming too quickly into clumps that are too dense, to easily explain.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
  • If a dark-matter clump passed near a stellar stream, its gravity could potentially produce a gap, kink, bend or other disturbance in the stream.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of clump
Noun
  • Stewart sealed her reinvention with a Best Actress nomination for Spencer back in 2022, but due to the Academy’s longstanding bias against hunks, Pattinson has been forced to wait longer for his own induction into the Oscar clubhouse.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There was absolutely no way to quietly set up that hunk of metal in the middle of the night without waking up the entire house.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of hunk
Noun
  • Don’t come expecting to blow a wad of cash on Peaks (there’s very little that costs much, anyway) and most of the stuff that the islanders are so proud of—the quiet beaches, the views, and the breezy walks—is free.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of wad
Noun
  • The initial agreement was that, in the separation, Bass would give Sperr a $50 million lump-sum payment and two properties in New York, and continue to care for Sperr’s mother, according to the suit.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In a small bowl, mix together the tahini, sesame oil, miso, vanilla, and 1/4 cup (60g) warm water until no lumps of miso remain.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of lump
Noun
  • But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Definition of glob
Noun
  • Use a drill or screwdriver to remove the existing handles or knobs, then attach a new set.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Clean the Hardware Before cleaning the handles, knobs, or drawer pulls, consider the hardware material.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of knob
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“Nubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubble. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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