chumming

Definition of chummingnext
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
  • Learning a language, studying abroad, or simply traveling to experience something entirely unfamiliar to you.
    Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Woods' vehicle had been traveling between 84 and 87 mph in an area with a 45 mph speed limit, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said at the time.
    Melissa Gaffney, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • All have denied any wrongdoing or seeing anything untoward on their visits, and many have expressed regret at associating with Epstein.
    Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
  • But for the most part, your brain gets used to it despite associating the aesthetic with chaos and momentum.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • McEnelly played defense the rest of the way, mixing in fakes where needed to keep Welsh at bay.
    Twin Cities, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Suno devised all the vocals, instrumentation, arrangements, production, mixing and mastering for all of Tempchin’s songs on both those albums.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Current board members Kay Coen and Jeff Siems, who is also the school board vice president, are not running for re-election.
    Joseph Hernandez March 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Ultra Music Festival returned to Bayfront Park in downtown Miami for its second day Saturday, with music running from noon to midnight across seven stages.
    Miami Herald newsroom, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Later, orange lanterns carrying well-wishes floated toward the stars, mingling with the distant strains of Lao ditties from the karaoke machines of the ramshackle bars that lined the banks.
    Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
  • During the show, Jenner and Chalamet were spotted sitting next to each other and mingling with other attendees.
    Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Vietnam and Russia are collaborating to build the Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST), for which a feasibility study material is expected to be completed by next month.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Tequila Casa Dragones is collaborating with the chef on cocktails, pairings and flights.
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Torrez had accused the company of allowing predators unfettered access to underage users and connecting them with victims, often leading to real-world abuse and human trafficking.
    Diana Novak Jones, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
  • During her tenure, the district worked on several major initiatives focusing on conservation, restoration and connecting visitors to the forest preserves, the release said.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The all-inclusive Amazing Family Program fosters bonding through activities like yoga, treasure hunts, and family story time.
    Sheryl Nance Nash, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The little guy is healthy, active and already bonding with his experienced mom — and the zoo says the public will get to meet him soon.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026

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“Chumming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chumming. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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