chumming

present participle of chum

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chumming When catching fish, there will no doubt be blood and other things bringing sharks in, but chumming will almost always bring them in. Jon Chapman, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chumming
Verb
  • His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.
    Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Theories about this abound—all have their evidentiary shortcomings—but Greenblatt agrees with a common one that sees Marlowe traveling to France and uncovering Catholic conspiracies against the Crown.
    Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Younger Democrats are increasingly associating her with the past and see her as part of the problem that let Donald Trump back into the White House rather than a credible candidate for 2028.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The overall structure of a chromosome can be divided first into large territories, then into more specialized compartments, and then into topologically associating domains, known as TADs.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But the director manages to spin a clever modern-day morality tale mixing art, social class and big bucks.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Prior to October 2023, Israel had occupied both Gaza and the West Bank since 1967—the longest-running military occupation in modern history.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The country’s electoral commission said Hassan had won 98% of the votes in an election where several opposition politicians were barred from running, and many were arrested.
    Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • With a fresh sourdough breadcrumb topping, this creamy sweet potato side satisfies stuffing urges, mingling nicely with roast poultry and other autumnal sides, while channeling that classic casserole flavor.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
  • As in other seasons that featured wealthy Americans vacationing in idyllic resorts and mingling with local characters, Season 4 will likely showcase some French talent alongside American actors.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Beyond the battlefield Actile is now collaborating with Rice Athletics to explore sports applications.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Her next step involves collaborating with career centers and state programs to expand access to training and certification resources.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Their apartment was four blocks from the bridge, the main artery connecting her to many parts of the city.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • One of the most moving stories in the film is the portrait of a father and son bonding over their love of geek culture.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Roberts garnered her first Oscar nomination for this tender, episodic comedy-drama about several generations of women in a small Louisiana town, bonding around a local beauty parlor run by Dolly Parton.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Chumming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chumming. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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