GOB Synonyms: 249 Similar and Opposite Words

gob 1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈgäb

Definition of gob

as in chunk

a small uneven mass She grabbed a gob of clay from the block and threw it on the pottery wheel.

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Relevance

as in ton

gobs plural a considerable amount They have gobs of money

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

gob

2 of 3

noun (2)

ˈgȯb

chiefly British

as in mouth

the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal The barman demanded that the loud bloke shut his gob or risk getting sent out of the place.

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gob

3 of 3

noun (3)

ˈgäb

as in sailor

one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel Avast, ye gobs, and haul anchor!

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Recent Examples of gob

Noun

The dough is rolled and wrapped and rolled again, with gobs of butter and ghee and a final brushing of oil on the grill. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026 And in the age of AI, where companies may be lowering their headcount and the remaining employees are using gobs of expensive AI compute, the old way of charging customers may need to evolve. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2026 Hodgson’s superpower is his extreme likability, understanding each organic beat that gets his Kenneth into the most devastating revelations the play offers, but with gobs of beauty spilled throughout; his vulnerability is pure divinity. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026 The specials ranged from $9 for a margherita pizza to $14 for one topped with prosciutto and gobs of burrata cheese, pictured above. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gob

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gob

Noun

Chicago has been considered the candy capital of the world for a good chunk of its history.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
In lieu of industry success, Hall spent large chunks of the past three decades living, performing, and otherwise working in obscurity in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and other parts of East Asia.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

Preliminary research suggests nasal breathing at rest may be associated with lower blood pressure than mouth breathing.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nicotine pouches contain nicotine, flavorings and other ingredients, with nicotine absorbed through the gums and lining of the mouth.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of mouth

Noun

Bulgarians voted against a backdrop of growing economic hardship and drone attacks on Black Sea shipping, which have left several sailors dead or missing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Out in the harbor, the skeletons of derelict ships abandoned by sailors who had gone searching for gold formed the first and strangest San Francisco skyline.

— Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of sailor

Noun

Nestled deep among the wads of shredded paper and other bric-a-brac, the occupants made not a squeak, concealed to anyone who looked through the carrier’s door.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Even after 25 years, Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro’s series about an anthropomorphic milkshake, french fry container, and a wad of meat wasting their days in suburban New Jersey remains one of Adult Swim’s most recognizable properties.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of wad

Noun

Cranes lift 200-ton loads at mountain bridge site The R4300-200 has a maximum lifting capacity of 200 metric tons (220 US tons) and an 80-meter jib (262 feet).

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Its remaining civil rights workers have described untenable case loads and pressure to dismiss complaints.

— Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

The Mexican navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution, citing high waves, heavy rain and the risk of rising rivers, flooding and landslides.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
After between 30 to 45 seconds with Packard in his mouth, the whale had risen to the surface and spat him out, sending him flying through the air in a massive spray that was witnessed by his crewmate and another nearby mariner.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026