chumming

Definition of chummingnext
present participle of chum

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chumming Heavy live chumming is preferable, but sometimes live pilchards are scarce. Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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Verb
  • Best Women’s Clothing Deals My favorite part of traveling, besides the destination itself, is curating the ultimate travel wardrobe that perfectly matches the vibe of the trip.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
  • That’s where parachutes made of nylon and Kevlar are stitched together for everything from space capsules coming back to land on Earth or one day traveling to the surface of Mars or dropping military personnel on beachheads around the world.
    Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • According to recent polling by the firm Meganálisis, Rodríguez continues to face deeply negative approval ratings, with many Venezuelans still associating the interim government with corruption, repression and economic collapse linked to the final years of Chavismo.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
  • As a brand built on ethical fashion on a mission to improve the industry, Everlane—and its CEO—has sold its soul to the devil by associating itself with one (if not the) most polluting fast-fashion player in the world.
    Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • The service From those on reception to the barmen mixing the cocktails, staff are helpful and friendly, without being over-the-top attentive.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Yakgwa is a type of traditional Korean cookie made by mixing wheat flour with honey, sesame oil, ginger juice and a bit of rice wine and then pressing the dough mixture into a mold and deep-frying it.
    Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • But at the State meet, officials alternated between sticking to the normal race schedule and running the 2 mile early in the meet and the mile later as had been the case in 1974 at the State meet in Bakersfield.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
  • The tiny house also has several optional upgrades available, including running fully off-grid.
    Adam Williams May 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Sánchez Bezos and the Amazon founder were photographed mingling with other celebrity parents like Jessica Alba, whose daughter Honor Warren also graduated from the $58,541-a-year Crossroads School for Arts and Science.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 May 2026
  • Guests celebrating Giant included American Vogue Editor Chloe Malle as well as theater producers Tom Kirhady, Lucas McMahon, and Greg Nobile, who sipped on wine and champagne and dined on light bites whilst mingling and talking Tony prospects.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Also, in December, Stephanie Dorisca, a former administrator at a South Florida nursing school, was found guilty on charges of collaborating with the owner and recruiters in selling about 1,000 fake diplomas for millions of dollars to students recruited from Texas.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
  • The company developed the vaccine, which is called intismeran, and is collaborating with Merck, the maker of pembrolizumab, which is marketed under the trade name Keytruda.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Celebrities in each host city will serve as these global ambassadors, connecting with fans and promoting local tourism and culture.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
  • His concept of the collective unconscious, a universal element of the human mind connecting past and present, was fundamental to her understanding of images and the interconnected nature of ancient archetypes.
    Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • These irresistible, creamy purée treats are perfect for picky eaters, bonding moments and sneaking in hydration—cats can’t get enough of them.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
  • Postpartum depression, per Mayo Clinic, includes symptoms such as depressed mood, difficulty bonding with your baby, changes in appetite, intense irritability and more.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026

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“Chumming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chumming. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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