BEADS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

beads 1 of 2

noun

plural of bead

as in droplets

the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass squeeze a bead or two of glue onto the seam

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bead

as in pellets

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Arcos sits very close to the northern limit of the path, which some eclipse chasers seek out specifically for a longer display of Baily’s beads. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026 There is also a short evening dress from the 1925 haute couture collection which is embroidered with jet-style beads. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 The beads expand to be larger than permitted by safety standards set for toys with water beads. — Eva Flowe october 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 The reception called for a less expansive train for easy movement on the dance floor, so Lauren changed into a corseted Wiederhoeft dress with glass beads, matching gloves, and a necklace from her mother. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The translucent pink toys contain glitter and water beads and have cartoon faces. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The janitor resumed snapping at the bushes with her shears—tiny, clear quartz beads scattered. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Microdroplet chemistry Min’s lab has spent years working on microdroplet chemistry, studying how water broken into tiny droplets behaves at its boundary with air.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
Inspired by the rounded shapes of water droplets, the 22-piece collection features clusters of natural diamonds in varying sizes, set across sculptural surfaces of 14-karat yellow gold.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

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Dividing clumps every few years in early spring also maintains their vigor.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Like generations of potential treatments before it, KRSA-028 is designed to break down a protein called amyloid that clumps up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.

— Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026

Definition of clumps

Noun

But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Bathroom sink drains can become clogged from hair, globs of toothpaste, and soapy residue.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026

Definition of globs

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Go to the 17th-floor wellness center, where there’s a zen infinity pool, a gym with a Thai boxing ring, and a medical spa, featuring treatments like Botox, body contouring, and IV drips.

— Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The discreet sheet of color-changing material makes for a fun, bloody effect as water drips onto the surface.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

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