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as in swelling
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue
that's a nasty bump on your arm where you hit the table
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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
I felt the bump of the other car, but there was no damage to either vehicle
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as in to bang
to come into usually forceful contact with something
that police officer bumped into me and should have apologized
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Recent Examples of bump
London Clark, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
When early signs of traction alopecia appear—such as thinning edges, bumps, or scalp tenderness—intervening quickly is key.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
But an injury to another horse during a workout bumped Render Judgment into the Top 20, securing his spot in the starting gate.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The transmission works begrudgingly, and the body rattles over every bump.
—London Clark, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
When early signs of traction alopecia appear—such as thinning edges, bumps, or scalp tenderness—intervening quickly is key.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
At least one camera was also stolen from the car on the second train that had been bumped into, sources said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
But an injury to another horse during a workout bumped Render Judgment into the Top 20, securing his spot in the starting gate.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bump
Noun
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One analysis of studies on lymphatic drainage massage found that the procedure can help with swelling and recovery from musculoskeletal injuries, reducing pain and improving range of motion in patients.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
29 Apr. 2025
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Most kids will recover from measles, but infection can lead to dangerous complications such as pneumonia, blindness, brain swelling and death.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
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Read, 45, of Mansfield faces charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle under the influence, and leaving the scene of a collision causing death.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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The Minnesota Timberwolves may have robbed the NBA’s media partners of a quarterfinals collision between perennial ratings champs LeBron James and Steph Curry, but the league has momentum on its side as the second round of the playoffs begins to heat up.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Protesters thronged the streets, banging pots and pans.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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One of Butler’s neighbors shared home surveillance footage with the outlet that shows the three teens going up to Butler’s home and not only ringing the doorbell but banging, kicking and slamming on a garage door.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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In busting the thing up to rebuild it, Holmes and Ellis have drained away much of the smart, replacing it with hard nudges to the ribs, tedious hat tips to contemporary sensibilities, and unnecessary lumps of earnest character biography.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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As Chauncey Billups took his lumps throughout his first three seasons as coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, those behind the scenes saw more than a massive number of losses.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The report said her firing was due to her role in the vaccine mandate, which saw many service members booted for not complying.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Kohl’s said Thursday that Buchanan’s firing is unrelated to its performance, financial reporting, results of operations and did not involve any of its other employees.—
Time,
Time,
2 May 2025
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My heart thumps, in sync with the pitter-patter of feet on the ground.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The colliding material intermixed, then reformed into two separate bodies that would become Earth and the moon.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
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In February, the Truman collided with a large merchant vessel in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Week 2: Typically, your gums become less swollen, and bruises go away.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 May 2025
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On Friday morning, Grande, who was initially given the No. 10 post with those odds, was scratched from the Derby because of a foot bruise, according to trainer Todd Pletcher.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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“Bump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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