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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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
After a bump in his polls earlier this year coinciding with the LA fires and opposition to Trump, sentiment has turned against his handling of the state.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2025
So the actor introduced some physical comedy into his performance, purposely bumping into objects.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Gacy and Lumis would be the ones to retrieve the titles in a wild match that saw some insane spots and violent bumps.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
After a bump in his polls earlier this year coinciding with the LA fires and opposition to Trump, sentiment has turned against his handling of the state.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
Initial reports indicate the fire started when a dog attempting to retrieve dog treats from a stovetop inadvertently bumped a burner, Rhodes said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2025
So the actor introduced some physical comedy into his performance, purposely bumping into objects.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bump
Noun
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Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Other symptoms include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling or rash.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined Berrios’ cause of death to be aortic laceration due to blunt force trauma of trunk and the manner of death to be accident (passenger in motor vehicle collision).—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Aug. 2025
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The driver of the pickup, identified by authorities as Logan Wolfe, suffered minor injuries, reported The Palm Beach Post, which added that all three people involved in the collision wore seat belts at the time.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images More news: Stephen A Smith Goes Off on Wild Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Take Love apparently tore the ligament after banging his hand on a helmet during a sack.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Eckhardt continued reading her statement while Campbell attempted to stop her several times before banging the gavel.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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One day while exercising, a healthy 59-year-old semi-retiree felt a lump in his abdomen.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Deep hemangioma: With a blue or purple color, this type feels like a deep lump and may be painful.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Amid intensifying scrutiny over deteriorating employment figures, President Trump on Aug. 1 ordered the firing of Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the BLS.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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This is why the enemies of cancel culture cannot help but compare the firing of Hollywood directors to witch hunts.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Though the latter can play third base, both are primarily generating interest, however much might be out there, for their ability to add some thump to a contending team's lineup.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The wolf was quite literally at the door of the blue house on Highway 49 in Sierra County, tearing apart an elk on the front porch as the college-age son of the owner sat alone inside, listening to the thumps and snarls and hoping the latch was secure.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What began in 1991 as a nonprofit safe haven for MCs has become a global brand — and on a summer night in Brooklyn, Lyricist Lounge’s legacy collided with Raekwon’s mafioso rap classic.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The vehicle collided with the Maxima, driven by a 40-year-old woman, at the intersection of Salisbury Park Dr. and Carman Ave.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the social media video shared by Taryn, her son's arm can be seen covered in small, dark purple suction bruises, going from his wrist to his armpit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The third baseman is expected to continue his rehab assignment (bone bruise, knee) through the weekend then join the Dodgers in Los Angeles next week.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Bump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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