gobs

plural of gob

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gobs Dalton said a lengthy prison sentence wouldn’t make the community any safer, wouldn’t help the man with his addiction and would cost taxpayers gobs of money. Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025 In some instances, websites have gobs of readable material that explain what IQ is and how to manually determine yours. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gobs
Noun
  • Following a first season of twists and turns (and a ton of points allowed), Canales and his crew are hoping to see improved returns from Ejiro Evero’s defense in 2025.
    Mike Kaye July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • Original price: $495 For a simple desk that provides storage and won’t take up a ton of space, this Canal three-drawer desk is a strong choice.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • In videos from the scene, police officers are seen restraining people on the ground and making arrests as dozens of people march across the bridge from Cincinnati.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
  • If President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reinstate broad tariffs on dozens of countries in August, and follows through on additional threats, prices could climb even further.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • With a slew of new boutique hotels popping up along cobblestone streets, let Plaza Colón-facing Alma San Juan be at the top of your list.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
  • What followed was predictable: a slew of commentary, hot takes, and countless memes.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • Seeing a bike race in person, seeing the riders, asking for autographs — my parents still have a jersey that was signed by a bunch of people — and that was a pivotal moment.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 22 July 2025
  • From hiring Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach to a bunch of aggressive roster moves to improve, the Patriots are looking to take a jump back into playoff contention.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • All the focus on the Tesla Diner front lot notwithstanding, most of the V4 Supercharging action will take place in a large space in the back.
    Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • New Ram vehicles sit on a Dodge Chrysler-Jeep Ram dealership’s lot in Miami, Florida.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • No unwieldy chocolate chunks, overwhelming ripples, or unpleasantly gritty, grainy bits of chocolate.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2025
  • The tender chunks of chicken, perfectly cooked rice and sweet carrot swam in a savory broth that was flavorful yet light.
    Evan Moore July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • That’s true even though there’s a wealth of papers finding that empowering employees willing to challenge the company line is better for results in the long run.
    Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Back then, Iconiq was a wealth management firm for Silicon Valley’s elite and had not yet set up its venture arm.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Shinola hotel, music venue replaces CSX building Across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a pile of dirt represents an exciting new life coming to the east end of Georgia Street.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
  • Trim shrubbery back and up off the ground; remove or relocate wood piles; seal up entrances beneath decks and outbuildings; close off openings into your home’s crawlspace and attic.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 July 2025

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“Gobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobs. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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