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noun

ˈbēd How to pronounce bead (audio)
Definition of beadnext
as in glob
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

as in to pearl

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Recent Examples of bead
Noun
The translucent green toys contain glitter and water beads and feature cartoon faces. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The textural top was artfully contrasted by the skirt of the look, which included a bevy of bead work with tassels to boot. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
The protective barrier causes water to bead up and roll off, preventing mineral deposits and stains. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 Enroll in a Craft Class Many crafts stores offer hands-on activities for kids like scrapbooking, box decorating, bead stringing, pottery, and more. — Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bead
  1. glob
  2. pearl
  3. droplet
  4. pellet
  5. drip
  6. lump
  7. drop
  8. sphere
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
  • Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Definition of glob
Verb
  • The discovery and export of hydrocarbons in the 20th century transformed relatively small maritime trading and pearling societies into high-income states integrated into global energy markets.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
  • In the summer of 2024, while visiting my grandmother in China, my husband gave me a pearl ring and asked if we could be pearled.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of pearl
Noun
  • Water droplets hit the metal blades like tiny bullets, causing severe erosion.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Pneumonic plague can spread from person to person through respiratory droplets during close contact, the CDC said.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of droplet
Verb
  • The cold air is the same, and the snow pellets my cap, sifts under my collar.
    — Jonny Diamond, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
  • The technique has produced delicious, consistent results from campsites in Big Sur, California, and Baja, Mexico—and in everything from frying oil to pellet grills to standard home ovens.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of pellet
Noun
  • 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
  • As soon as the first few teaspoons of coffee drip out, pour them into a small stainless steel bell creamer (or small metal bowl) and add the sugar.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of drip
Verb
  • My last book was about a beach town, so I got lumped in with the beach read group.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • As former chair of the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs, Villavicencio helped pass legislation to disaggregate public health data for diverse AAPI groups that were otherwise lumped into a few major categories.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of lump
Noun
  • By the C-suite, Latinas are 1% of executives, down from just under 5% at entry level — a drop of 78% across a career, the largest of any group in the study.
    — Anna Maria Chavez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Except Fitzgerald was never inconsistent in his pass catching while Harrison has struggled with drops.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of drop
Verb
  • The night culminated with a countdown as a glowing geodesic sphere 12 feet in diameter and weighing almost six tons descended from its lofty perch atop One Times Square.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2023
  • But with those four, Grande was able to establish her credibility in the fragrance sphere early in her music career.
    — Emily Jensen, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Nov. 2022
Definition of sphere

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