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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumped (up)
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That night, my Jamaican father was beaming with pride, chest pumped up and his face filled with joy.—
Olivia Almagro,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026 -
After the material is pumped up to the ship, the Metals Company releases it back into the ocean, creating large, muddy underwater plumes.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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On the other hand, planting the wrong neighbors next to garlic can lead to altered flavors, stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests, and decreased production.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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But having one of the game’s fastest players start at second base in the bottom of the 10th gave the Cubs an advantage, which increased after Caleb Thielbar pitched a scoreless top of the 10th.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the question, as the Heat head into the play-in round for a fourth consecutive season is whether the move away from pick-and-roll offense has necessarily maximized the roster, even with such dizzying numbers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The eye test tells a different story — one of inconsistency, uneven offensive flow, and a star player whose gifts haven’t been maximized.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The visuals are augmented by movement of the seating as well as special effects with mist and smells.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Within weeks, Ponson augmented his tasks as a fishing boat captain with a part-time job at Celebration Church in New Orleans.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Sandoval hasn’t pitched in a big league game since June 2024, and while his role on this year’s Red Sox club remains unclear, Cora said earlier this month that he is being built up as a starter.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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In other words, these are not first-generation black holes but recycled ones, built up through multiple rounds of collisions.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Bumped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumped%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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