as in banging
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 bumping
In this case, safe meant a track big enough for two riders to race without bumping into each other.
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Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Hurd was seen fist-bumping another attacker moments after deputies intervened, Madden Ragland said.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Scotland fans are in Miami for the national team’s World Cup match against Brazil on Wednesday and many attended Monday’s series opener bumping the attendance to 20,008.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
The team initially brought McCollum off the bench before bumping him intothe starting unit after the All-Star break.
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Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Hemani’s case landed at a time when state cannabis laws and federal gun rules are bumping heads more than ever.
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Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Use light pressure when rubbing the skin, and avoid washing multiple peaches at once to prevent them from bumping into each other.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
This last concern, which could’ve effectively sabotaged anybody trying to train competing models by quietly bumping them down to less powerful models without their knowledge, proved controversial enough for Anthropic to change its mind.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
Gilman pulled rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen to the ground after a catch, later bumping rookie running back Emmett Johnson hard enough that Johnson’s helmet popped off.
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Pete Sweeney
june 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Hurd was seen fist-bumping another attacker moments after deputies intervened, Madden Ragland said.
—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Scotland fans are in Miami for the national team’s World Cup match against Brazil on Wednesday and many attended Monday’s series opener bumping the attendance to 20,008.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The team initially brought McCollum off the bench before bumping him intothe starting unit after the All-Star break.
—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Hemani’s case landed at a time when state cannabis laws and federal gun rules are bumping heads more than ever.
—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Use light pressure when rubbing the skin, and avoid washing multiple peaches at once to prevent them from bumping into each other.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
This last concern, which could’ve effectively sabotaged anybody trying to train competing models by quietly bumping them down to less powerful models without their knowledge, proved controversial enough for Anthropic to change its mind.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
Gilman pulled rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen to the ground after a catch, later bumping rookie running back Emmett Johnson hard enough that Johnson’s helmet popped off.
—
Pete Sweeney
june 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumping
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While the cameras were rolling, Spielberg would stand just out of frame with two wooden bats, banging them together to startle her.
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And on the other hand, there've been some folks who would like to see me out every day, right, banging the drum.
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Austria’s Red Bull Ring has been the scene of plenty of drama over the years — from teammate crashes, to title contenders colliding, fires, a deer that found its way onto the track and plenty of first-lap shunts.
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As cars migrate to electric, these century-old industries are colliding, bringing their infrastructure together in unprecedented ways.
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The video shows the panicked deer backing itself into a corner, slamming itself against the building and retaining wall.
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Diplo has taken a similarly direct approach — by slamming artists who oppose using the technology.
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The tension in these tracks are the binding agent for Jane’s fan base — the music is full of contradictions and incompatibilities smashing together that just feel like being young right now.
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Last week, a group of people swarmed Noureddine Bitat's taxi, stomping on it and smashing its windshield.
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As the aircraft approached Atlantic City, a portion of one of the main rotor blades separated, the NTSB report showed, tearing the transmission and rotor apart and sending the helicopter crashing onto the Garden State Parkway.
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With how important the possession battle is in today’s NBA and how important crashing the glass is on both ends, Steinbach is worth a first-round pick.
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
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Newsom’s office said that along with the FBI, agents from the IRS have been knocking on doors and asking questions.
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Other threats against such large events include a potential vehicle-ramming attack or a mass shooting.
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Footage from outdoor security cameras on the woman's home shows that the car was moving at a high speed before ramming into the home.
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Given the quick-hitting nature of the early morning showers, along with the very isolated nature of afternoon storms, not much rain is expected Friday.
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After slashing its Scope 3 carbon emissions by 20 percent from a 2019 baseline and hitting its target five years ahead of schedule, the Uniqlo parent company has raised the stakes, aiming for an additional 10 percent reduction by 2030.
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“Bumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumping. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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