as in weighing down
to make sad
that sort of news really bums me out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumming (out)
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This will make the snow wetter and heavier for a time, potentially weighing down what has already accumulated.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026 -
The breathable mesh upper and cushioned sole support long stretches on your feet without weighing down your carry-on.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the clip, Nel can be seen getting down on one knee in a scenic setting in what appeared to be his native South Africa.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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With so much more to get to, the show wastes no time in getting down to brass tacks.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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If the starter works normally, but the car does not start after three attempts, try depressing the gas pedal.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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That leaves the question of making the 17e value for money while also not depressing potential iPhone 17 sales.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Scientists may have solved a cosmic mystery that has been troubling them since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) began observations back in 2022.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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China is poised to win great swathes of the booming European EV market and that is troubling the automakers.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Also worrying, said Malekan, is that the plan appeared designed to include all of its current business partners, some of which have direct financial ties to NYSE.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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But Iranians have become angry and anxious, seeing footage of protesters shot and killed while worrying about what may happen next as the economy — the original focus of the protests — sinks further.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The news was saddening for Jewell — but also alarming for the defense.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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At a minimum, the investigation should be conducted swiftly, and Maryland residents should be informed of accountability steps taken to address these concerning allegations.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2026
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His daughter then explained Tate's content to him, leading Graham to find the influencer's reach particularly concerning, given that Tate is also under multiple investigations for human trafficking and rape.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Bumming (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumming%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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