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v. - Seize upon or latch onto something; Take by theft.

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  • We didn't "glom" on to them, they were right out in the open.
  • "That one to 'glom' all the land between Willow Creek and the mountain."
  • Star that some racist groups may be trying to "glom" onto the movement, but said the movement itself is not racist.
  • I serve my dogs and in return, they glom the sofa.
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  • If someone tries to "glom" (steal or take) something of mine, I will be "glum" (low in spirits). Note: Gloom means darkness or dejection.
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