with a bump

idiom

: with a sudden or jolting bounce
The airplane landed with a bump.

Examples of with a bump in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As of 2023, the statewide minimum wage was set at $13.65, with a bump to $14.42 in 2024, as reported by KDVR. Patrick M. Brenner, National Review, 2 Feb. 2024 In another popular touch, any cocktail can come with a bump of caviar for an extra $10. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 12 Sep. 2023 An outdoor kitchen and patio can recoup their cost with a bump in home value, says the report. Jeastman, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2023 The slender handle is designed to be ergonomic, with a bump and a divot to guide your finger placement. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2023 From investing in a good slip dress to indulging in a bit of bodycon, here’s how to navigate wedding guest dressing with a bump. Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 10 July 2023 But with the changes in how ViX is offered to potential subscribers with a bump in marketing costs for a rebranding, Wade changed earlier guidance that had the company expecting its streaming platform to reach profitability by the end of 2023. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2023 That number will jump to $300,000 in the second year of his contract, with a bump of $12,500 for each of those payments. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 22 June 2022 But other shapes can also tile the plane using the exact same set of shifts: for example, a square with a bump added to the right edge and removed from the left edge, like a jigsaw puzzle piece. Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022

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“With a bump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20a%20bump. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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