1
as in chunks
a small uneven mass
throw a nub of butter into the frying pan
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2
as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the nub of the argument is that the intelligence agencies failed the country
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Recent Examples of nubs
This wooden foot massager roller features an arched design and rows of nubs to hit different acupressure points to provide relief.
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L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
My rubber-shod toes were pressed on little nubs the size of chicken nuggets.
—Emily Meg Weinstein
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
My rubber-shod toes were pressed on little nubs the size of chicken nuggets.
—Emily Meg Weinstein
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubs
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
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Fortunately, avocados can be found frozen in convenient chunks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her perky protagonist notably navigated a romantic relationship with vampire Bill Compton and explored the roots of her own fairy ancestry.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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The brand, which began as a music label in 2002 before adding a ready-to-wear line in 2005, will retain Maison Kitsuné’s youth culture roots while targeting a more mature audience.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Place the tubers upside down, allowing plenty of space between the clumps.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mowing wet grass is messy, sticking to your mower and leaving behind clumps on your lawn that can harbor viruses and look bad.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In an exclusive excerpt shared with PEOPLE, twin sisters Isabella and Sophia Strahan grabbed hearts everywhere when Isabella, at 19, was diagnosed with a brain tumor.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Grammy winner made her debut as a cherubic teen, and most recently won hearts and a trophy as Sun on The Masked Singer.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For example, stars are fueled by nuclear reactions and radioactive decay in their cores.—
Andrea Richard,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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The inclusion of low-power cores is new with this generation.—
Wendy Sheehan Donnell,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 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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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Elote This playful pastry is shaped like an ear of corn, complete with ridges that look like kernels.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are kernels of truth in all this.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Nubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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