as in chunks
a small uneven mass
dropped a nubble of clay on the floor of the pottery
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Noun
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Project 2025 calls for Title I to be delivered to states as block grants, or chunks of money with few restrictions.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025 -
Fortunately, avocados can be found frozen in convenient chunks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Start by dissolving a packet of unflavored gelatin in water, mixing until there are no clumps.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Once exposed to sunlight, these clumps are warmed up and act like miniature steam vents in space, releasing water vapor even though the comet itself remains too cold for its surface ice to sublimate directly, the researchers say.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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But a safe containing fat wads of cash and a large cocaine stash presents an opportunity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Modern qubit circuits have more knobs and wires and things, but that’s just how to tune the levels, how to couple or entangle them.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
8 Oct. 2025
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In her book, the formula for infusing a sense of airiness into a small kitchen is yellow cabinets paired with crystal knobs and quartz countertops.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Atlanta Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos has found a lot of diamonds in the rough in his time with the club, but every longtime executive is bound to take their lumps as well.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Overwashing, particularly with down and cotton, can weaken the fibers and compress the batting, says Holmes, which can cause lumps and bumps in your once cozy comforter.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-size pieces remaining.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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The latest exhibit at Marquette's free Haggerty Museum of Art combines abstract pieces and spiritual contemplation.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Nubbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubbles. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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