AGGLUTINATE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

agglutinate

verb

Definition of agglutinate

as in to lump

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Recent Examples of agglutinate There is also a peculiar effect whereby different books read by the same narrator can seem to agglutinate into a single mongrel super-book. — Paul Grimstad, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2023

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Others lumped additional Republican leaders into the mix, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Moros, too, took issue with lumping Hispanics together as a monolithic voting bloc, citing the need for nuance.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of lump

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Add the dry ingredients and the ground nuts to the mixer bowl (with the mixer off) and beat on low speed just until combined, then increase the speed to medium and beat until the dough starts to clump together.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Micelles that form in the liquid dope prevent the messy, disordered proteins from clumping and getting tangled.

— Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of clump

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However, George adds that a basic categorization framework is still essential to prevent clutter from accumulating.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
Dirt, algae and other contaminants can also accumulate along walls and around the waterline, making comprehensive cleaning an important consideration.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of accumulate

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Unilever’s decision to combine its food business with McCormick & Company while spinning off its ice cream division reflects a broader shift toward portfolio clarity rather than conglomerate complexity.

— Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The quickly conglomerating media industry led Henson to consider corporate partnerships to assist with his goal of further expanding the Muppet media universe.

— Jared Bahir Browsh, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026

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