spheroids

noun

plural of spheroid
as in eggs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spheroids
  1. eggs
  2. spheres
  3. loops
  4. balls
  5. beads
  6. orbs
  7. globules
  8. globes
Noun
  • In Fallen Leaves Adult pests, larvae, and eggs can all hide out in old and fallen leaves that have dropped off deciduous plants, trees, and dead veggies.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
  • But for six of the 20 items, which include eggs, milk and ground beef, the report shows no savings at all.
    — David L. Ortega, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of eggs
Noun
  • That's the reason why a major trend in military spheres is to create counter-drone systems that are not only effective, but can be built cheaply and in vast numbers in a short time.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Soft jojoba spheres also provide a little physical exfoliation without the harsh scratchiness of traditional scrubs.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of spheres
Noun
  • Its stated goal is to build continuous defensive loops that find and fix weaknesses before attackers do.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Rhythms lapse into funky half time for a moment, then get sucked back into warp speed; loops bounce and jitter across the stereo field.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of loops
Noun
  • Wickham raised his fifty off 123 balls with a single against off-spinner Nayeem Hasan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • There are a lot of balls in the air at once, even as Americans are desperate for relief right now.
    — Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of balls
Noun
  • The $239 Carson boot is done in rich black suede, with a silhouette distinguished by relaxed ruching and accented by beads for an edgy-meets-free-spirited vibe.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The blankets are filled with beads or pellets to calm anxiety and stress for better sleep.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of beads
Noun
  • Other new displays include Lightwave, an immersive tunnel of moving and fixed chrome spheres; Cosmic Garden, a glowing hillside inspired by meditative sand gardens; and Fairy Forest, featuring glowing orbs and illuminated mushrooms.
    — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Marginal illustrations are found in the reproduction of The Antiquities of the Jews, including a portrait of its author, Josephus, and a depiction of two orbs representing the creation of heaven and earth.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of orbs
Noun
  • In cream, triglycerides are packaged into globules or crystals.
    — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
  • Little, golden globules of fat are pooling on the surface like Monet lily pads.
    — Adam Rapoport, Air Mail, 23 May 2026
Definition of globules
Noun
  • He was known for his love of globes, often photographed posing with them, according to The Post.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • With the fan and light turned off, check for loose globes, shades, bulbs, finials, or other decorative pieces.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of globes
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