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as in chunk
a small uneven mass
found a glob of chewing gum under my theater seat
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Recent Examples of glob
Plate-sized globs of bear scat lay everywhere, and the bruins’ beds cratered the forest floor.
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Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Wait a few hours—until the milk starts to curdle and produce solid globs that fall to the bottom—and strain out your liquids with a cheesecloth.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 26 July 2024
Bites of a Reuben were interrupted by a glob of fatty gristle; the au jus in the Papa Eddie, a French dip with otherwise good brisket, was unbearably salty.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
We’d been born into a world covered with paint: walls, baseboards, moldings, even radiators might be six or seven layers deep with it, architectural edges and corners dulled into globs, approximate shapes.
—Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
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Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Wait a few hours—until the milk starts to curdle and produce solid globs that fall to the bottom—and strain out your liquids with a cheesecloth.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 26 July 2024
Bites of a Reuben were interrupted by a glob of fatty gristle; the au jus in the Papa Eddie, a French dip with otherwise good brisket, was unbearably salty.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
We’d been born into a world covered with paint: walls, baseboards, moldings, even radiators might be six or seven layers deep with it, architectural edges and corners dulled into globs, approximate shapes.
—Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glob
Noun
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Large chunks of the property have been used for recycling and composting operations since 1995.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The lefty is coming off a horrendous year and Arizona would likely eat a large chunk of his contract to move him.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Thanks to its quilted design, the beads are distributed evenly and stay securely in place.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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The actress wore a necklace with translucent beads, along with stacks of bracelets, several small earrings and a few glittering rings.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes, the first course is kind of mild — a basket of bread and a clump of butter.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Falling ice: Beware of falling ice and snow clumps from tall buildings while things melt.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The dark spots drew together and welled like a droplet of sweat, then ran down her wrist and fell to the carpet.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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The most efficient ways to milk cows invariably send a plume of milk droplets into the air—and sanitizing equipment is cumbersome.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Greedily grab big hunks of it straight from its container to scarf down with half of a sleeve of Saltines and a couple of pickles!—
Mia Leimkuhler,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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If what your dinner needs is a big hunk of meat on the table, and for some people that's a non-negotiable for a holiday dinner, this is a really good option.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Mister Rogers, with his cardigan drip, that sweater-wearing prowess, was a fiery change-maker, as noted in Chantel Tattoli’s article about his college days in The Paris Review.—
Ken Makin,
The Christian Science Monitor,
15 Jan. 2025
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Create a Cleaning Caddy Here’s how to store cleaning supplies without worrying about spills or drips ruining a nice basket: Nestle a plastic caddy with a handle inside the basket.—
Kelly Roberson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Gift cards can feel like a slightly more personal touch than just tossing a wad of bills at your giftee.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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Still numbed by what just took place less than one hour before, Beth sat alone in a chair in the front yard when a woman, stranger to everyone, walked up to her and placed a wad of $20 bills in her palm, then without a word moved on.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
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His drop has turned into a days-long news story, in part because the Ravens now have three tight ends each with one year left on their contracts: Jackson’s security blanket, Andrews; Isaiah Likely, a quickly ascending pass catcher; and perhaps the best blocking tight end of the trio, Charlie Kolar.—
Sam Cohn,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Overall, this year’s best picture nominees brought in $877 million in domestic box office and $1.7 billion globally, marking a 37% drop from last year’s total best picture nominee totals.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Glob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glob. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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