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Synonyms for dollop
Synonyms: Noun
blob, chunk, clod, clot, clump, glob, gob, gobbet, hunk, knob, lump, nub, nubble, nugget, wad
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Examples of dollop in a Sentence
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My piece of pie was served with a dollop of whipped cream. A dollop of milk was left in the container. large dollops of wit and humor
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At lunch, fish tacos made with fried black cod ($19 for three) were garnished with dollops of avocado puree and quick-pickled napa cabbage that dripped liquid onto the plate. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, "The Vault, San Francisco’s new Financial District blockbuster, comes up empty," 13 June 2019 That self-presentation may involve a dollop of vanity should not obscure its being chiefly about respect. — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, "Miss Manners: Must I dress like these pajama-wearing slobs?," 13 Aug. 2019 That self-presentation may involve a dollop of vanity should not obscure its being chiefly about respect. — Judith Martin, Washington Post, "Miss Manners: If others wear jeans must I follow suit?," 13 Aug. 2019 Place a teaspoon-size dollop of wasabi on your cutting board. — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Unrushed rice is key to success with homemade sushi," 6 Aug. 2019 The bus, a 1963 11-window Deluxe, was covered in symbols and languages, with a dollop of astrology, a sphinx, heavenly bodies, and the Hindu diety Vishnu, conveying messages of hope and enlightenment. — David Morgan, CBS News, "A Woodstock icon recreated: The VW "Light Bus"," 4 Aug. 2019 Meeting state greenhouse gas emissions targets in the region will be exceedingly difficult without large dollops of wind power generated in the ocean. — Benjamin Storrow, Scientific American, "Major U.S. Offshore Wind Projects Still Face Hurdles," 22 July 2019 In the middle of red Alabama, there was a little dollop of solid blue. — al.com, "With gerrymandering ruling, the Supreme Court could have saved democracy. It didn’t," 10 July 2019 Sure, gooping on a dollop of cream and calling it a day is better than nothing. — Beth Janes, Good Housekeeping, "Are You Moisturizing Your Skin Correctly?," 2 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Immediately, Mackenzie grabbed a plate, dolloped some chutney on it, placed it on set, and took a test shot. — Priya Krishna, Bon Appétit, "Why I Can’t Live Without My Stainless Steel Bowls," 29 July 2019 Cobblers are topped with a biscuit, pie dough or soft batter, with the dough or batter dolloped on top of the fruit. — Marcy Goldman, Washington Post, "With less sugar, these cobblers, crisps and crumbles let their fruit flavors shine brighter," 6 Aug. 2019 The beef: chilled, minced by hand, elevated by dabs of piquant flavors, dolloped on thin toasts or potato chips. . — Tamar Adler, Vogue, "Is Serving Raw Meat And Fish A Dinner Party Taboo?," 12 Apr. 2019 Serve dolloped with sour cream and crushed ginger cookies if desired. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Pumpkin Spice Mousse," 24 Oct. 2018 Sweet potato and black bean shepherd's pie; creamy coconut porridge drizzled with juicy goji berries; crispy corn fritters dolloped with avocado mash; Sri Lankan-style curry with sautéed mustard, chick peas, and zucchini. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "A Beginner's Guide to Plant-Based Eating With Deliciously Ella," 15 Sep. 2018 The sauce, slightly sweet with a touch of tang, is dolloped with just enough mozzarella, and not too much to weigh it (or you) down. — Keith Flanagan, Condé Nast Traveler, "19 Best Places for Pizza in New York City," 1 Mar. 2018 Here are some dishes to get your drizzling, swooshing, and dolloping muscles in shape. — The Healthyish Team, Bon Appetit, "22 Healthy Dinner Recipes That Make Yogurt the Star," 5 Feb. 2018 Spread the sauce over the dough and dollop the ricotta mixture over the top. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Lasagna-Style Pizza," 26 Sep. 2013These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dollop.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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