as in chunk
a small uneven mass
dropped a nubble of clay on the floor of the pottery
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Noun
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Atlanta will be without Murphy, Acuña Jr., and Strider for a chunk of the 2025 season.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Once the eclipse starts, the full moon will take on a reddish hue and begin to look like a chunk has been taken out from one side, NASA said.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dig up the entire clump, cut the iris foliage back to 6-8 inches, and divide the clump into several new pieces.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Bags are ideal for overgrown lawns, as the clumps of dead grass other mowers leave behind can kill the grass beneath them.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hulking hunks of protein dangle inside two dry-age refrigerators.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2025
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Not to be upstaged, her husband and cohost Mark Consuelos presented his best Fiyero in the spot, giving Wicked star Jonathan Bailey some heady competition in the Wicked hunk department.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In her first Sephora meeting, Gordon gives a merchant a wad of cash, along with an apology for shoplifting over the years.—
Brennan Kilbane,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Actually before jumping up to the stage to accept his Oscar, Brody raised eyebrows by pulling a wad of chewing gum from his mouth and throwing it to Chapman to hold.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While less consequential for than last year’s clothing controversy involving the apparel brands Nike and Fanatics—which affected jerseys worn by players—New Era’s apparent misstep is another example of MLB’s brand taking lumps because of design decisions made outside of its purview.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The puck broke Ray’s glasses and left a massive lump on his head, but Ray didn’t miss a second of game action.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Beelzebub, however, is nothing but evil incarnate, first appearing as a sort of metaphysical pollution—a writhing black oil-like glob suspended in midair.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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But, just like peanut butter—which is considered healthy for infants—Levinson says that cold, firm chunks or thick globs of butter may pose a choking hazard.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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A little soapy water can help remove grease and dirt, as well as fingerprints from knobs and pulls.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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If your kitchen has aged, and a complete redo isn't in your budget, changing the knobs on your cabinets is an easy fix.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Nubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubble. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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