BUMMING (OUT) Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

bumming (out)

verb

present participle of bum (out)

as in weighing down

to make sad that sort of news really bums me out

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The 30-year Treasury bond yield continued its ascent yesterday, hitting its highest level going back to 2002 and weighing down stocks.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
The Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Concealer, which is lightweight and leaves behind a blur-like finish without weighing down the skin.

— Christina Oehler, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of weighing down

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The post included sweet shots of Meghan cuddling McKee Zajfen’s infant son, Jack, during a cozy pub meal, as well as Harry getting down on the floor to play with the baby boy.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Vitello praised Basabe for getting down a sacrifice bunt one night after his throwing error cost them the game.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of getting down

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But recessions had a way of tightening belts and depressing clutch pedals.

— Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026
Idaho Dairymen’s Association CEO Rick Naerebout told the Statesman that over the years there has been frustration in the industry with Canada over dairy regulations and trade policies depressing world market prices.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of depressing

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Troubleshooting Tips If your Venus flytrap looks unwell, but is otherwise well watered, here’s what may be troubling your plant.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
In the final, Simon had little to do as Argentina registered only two shots in 120 minutes of action, with neither troubling the Athletic Club goalkeeper.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of troubling

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The director likens his own role on the trip to that of Bill, who is slowly driven to madness by worrying about a particular child, the class punching bag Kenneth (Olof Olingdahl).

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Horse racing makes Heidi Sheridan nervous, worrying whether the animals will get hurt.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of worrying

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This shortage is especially concerning given Arkansas' diabetes burden.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
With the press world’s help, Omar Jamal was anointed as the authoritative voice on all political issues concerning Minnesota’s Somali community and the Somali population at large in America.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

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