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noun

ˈkləmp How to pronounce clump (audio)
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1
as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit scattered clumps of houses were visible from the air

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2
as in chunk
a small uneven mass a clump of dirt

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clump

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verb

as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily a child clumping around the house in her father's oversized boots

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Recent Examples of clump
Noun
Continue mixing until dough begins to come together in large clumps. — Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026 The result, if done correctly, should appear tear-soaked but clump-free. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
Key Takeaways Hot liquids and acidic juices may cause some protein powders to clump or curdle and can affect digestion or nutrient content. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2026 This explains why the isotopes are so well mixed rather than clumped, and also tells us that Bennu's parent probably formed not long after Jupiter did. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clump
  1. cluster
  2. chunk
  3. shuffle
  4. batch
  5. lump
  6. stomp
  7. bunch
  8. hunk
Noun
  • Now, after the top 25 are picked, conversations can be had about whether the committee wants to re-rank any cluster of teams next to each other.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • North Indiana Avenue Apartments A cluster of apartment buildings that face each other in the 100 block of North Indiana Avenue show the growth of multifamily housing along major corridors in northeast Kansas City in the earlier 1900s.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of cluster
Noun
  • Chicago has been considered the candy capital of the world for a good chunk of its history.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In lieu of industry success, Hall spent large chunks of the past three decades living, performing, and otherwise working in obscurity in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and other parts of East Asia.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of chunk
Verb
  • Offensive line shuffled up Dykes said in earlier in the week that TCU looked at everything throughout the program during the 2-3 start and would make the necessary adjustments to try and turn things around.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Uribe shuffled off the mound, and the crowd at American Family Field roared.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of shuffle
Noun
  • But last year, during Black Friday, Hello82 put up the first batch of tickets for the festival, promising K-pop acts and events, sans any artists officially attached or a specific date.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisement There are only two of them at home, so a big batch can mean eating the same dinner several nights running.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • The initial lump was detected during a routine check, the Vatican has said.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
  • If a new lump has no clear explanation or is still there after two weeks, make an appointment.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lump
Verb
  • At one point Evans stomps in to a Fielder secondary interview to try to stop it.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • McColley pushed Parente out onto the street and stomped his boot in the victim’s face five times, crushing Parente’s head into the pavement before fleecing his pockets and fleeing, according to the criminal complaint.
    — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of stomp
Noun
  • Halo’s deep problems won’t be fixed overnight, and throwing a bunch of hard-working developers to the curb certainly won’t help.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The 35-year-old model shared a bunch of photos on Instagram, leading with a mirror selfie in a plunging black one-piece swimsuit featuring a dramatic neckline and high-cut sides.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of bunch
Noun
  • Toasted hunks of homemade corn bread and pepitas make crispy finishers.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Clump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clump. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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