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
Kylie's debut dethroned Joe Rogan, bumping The Joe Rogan Experience down to the second spot.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Our team noted whether the vacuums were able to navigate around the house without bumping into furniture or getting caught on area rugs.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
The salary ranges between $90,200 and $105,000, according to the job listing, with a Milwaukee residency incentive bumping the pay brackets between $2,700 and $3,100.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Coach was kind of bumping along.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The two companies both described the layoffs as permanent, noted the workers were not represented by a union, and stated that no affected employees have bumping rights over workers who have less seniority.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The dining scene is no joke, with trendy spots like the Italian eatery Casa Tua, the seafood mecca Clark’s Oyster Bar, or Snow Lodge, Jayma Cardoso’s bumping people-watching perch.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
The Raptors also played the Bucks, a 122-116 loss, with the home team bumping the game’s start time up by an hour to minimize the conflict between the two games.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Amid the heavy topics, Wollam and her fellow fist-bumping attendee were among numerous protesters across metro Detroit who donned seemingly lighthearted outfits carrying a serious message from the movement.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Our team noted whether the vacuums were able to navigate around the house without bumping into furniture or getting caught on area rugs.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
The salary ranges between $90,200 and $105,000, according to the job listing, with a Milwaukee residency incentive bumping the pay brackets between $2,700 and $3,100.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Coach was kind of bumping along.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The two companies both described the layoffs as permanent, noted the workers were not represented by a union, and stated that no affected employees have bumping rights over workers who have less seniority.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The dining scene is no joke, with trendy spots like the Italian eatery Casa Tua, the seafood mecca Clark’s Oyster Bar, or Snow Lodge, Jayma Cardoso’s bumping people-watching perch.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
The Raptors also played the Bucks, a 122-116 loss, with the home team bumping the game’s start time up by an hour to minimize the conflict between the two games.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Amid the heavy topics, Wollam and her fellow fist-bumping attendee were among numerous protesters across metro Detroit who donned seemingly lighthearted outfits carrying a serious message from the movement.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumping
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The legendary Public Enemy rapper and dating show debutante served as the guest judge on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night, in which the eight remaining couples hit the floor with head-banging routines set to a litany of iconic anthems.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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If someone does encounter a coyote, officials said to scare away the animal by yelling, using airhorns, banging pots and pans or throwing objects.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Instead of slamming it home, Antetokounmpo soared over the defenders to make an improbable catch, landed and flicked an on-target pass to Rollins for a corner 3 before falling out of bounds to give Milwaukee a 14-point lead.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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His brief mention of the shutdown focused on slamming Democrats.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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Within a few years of leaving Texas, Rauschenberg had upended everything the place had meant to him, smashing through the parochialism of small-town Southern life, where necks were broken in Jesus’ name, and families indentured or murdered.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The role would typically involve smashing a bottle of champagne against the bow before sending the vessel out on its maiden voyage.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The plane then lifted slightly off the ground before crashing and exploding in a huge fireball.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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That plane, an Airbus A300-600F, was found to have descended at an unsafe altitude, crashing and killing both members on board.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The right words can open doors the heart’s been knocking on for a while.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Once the buzz starts, fringe brands come knocking.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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He was taken into custody after firing his weapon at an officer who stopped him by ramming his vehicle.—
Robb Murray,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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The woman, Marimar Martinez, is accused of closely pursuing the agent and ramming into his car.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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After an incompletion on third down, McCashland’s 25-yard field goal attempt was no good, hitting the right upright with 17 seconds remaining in the half.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumping. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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