CHUMMED Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

chummed

verb

past tense of chum

as in traveled

to come or be together as friends they always chum around together

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Recent Examples of chummed We were taken diving without a cage in water that had been chummed with blood to attract sharks. — Michael H Gavshon, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026

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Mahomes threw 31 passes Sunday, and only one of them traveled at least 20 yards downfield.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2026
After leaving boarding school at 18, Barron traveled the world working with pearls in Japan, Australia, the Philippines, and Tahiti.

— Jill Newman, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of traveled

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Chinese engineers have adapted a drag-reduction principle associated with high-speed underwater projectiles to improve the energy efficiency of commercial ships.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
The center of her altar included a Catrina, a female skeleton associated with the holiday, wearing a monarch butterfly shirt, a large lacey hat and a Catholic cross.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of associated

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With two 30-point performances among his initial seven games, Lendeborg joined Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry as the only other Warriors to do so.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
The public member of the joint review board, Jim Kucienski, who serves as chairman of the village’s economic development commission, joined the six other board members in attendance in voting to support approval of the TIF district, Hammel said.

— Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of joined

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For the first hour of the evening, guests mingled over cocktails and wine, taking in the twinkling city skyline.

— Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Guests mingled over drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, stopping for photographs and greeting familiar faces.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of mingled

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Her decision to not run for reelection comes amid a challenging moment for Republicans in California and nationwide with many questioning the party’s direction in the wake of election losses this month.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Insider tip Just as worthwhile as choosing the right room is getting to know the people running the show.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of ran

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Davinder Singh, 28, is being held without bail at the Sutter County Jail, and investigators are also probing a separate Saturday shooting across from the Sikh Temple to determine whether the two incidents are connected.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The synergy between the two players stood out as Edmonds connected with Robinson for a number of big shots.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of connected

Verb

With the level of skill and talent in the room and Fagen’s neurotic focus, The Nightfly would be a glimmering sonic masterpiece, even as his material looked back to the days of two-track recordings mixed to mono.

— Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
Near-seasonable temperatures with periods of cloud coverage mixed with sunshine are forecast in Central Florida on Sunday.

— Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of mixed

Verb

For those looking to indulge with fewer calories, the luxury retailer and the restaurant collaborated on a capsule collection of limited-edition T-shirts, baseball caps and tote bags.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
The Hunger Games star’s remark stunned the comedian, leading to a number of memes and a wave of virality, so much so that Wood collaborated with Smoothie King.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2026

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