Synonyms of clumping

clumping 1 of 2

noun

as in agglutination

Related Words

• agglutination
• cohesion
• bonding
• adhesion
• adherence
• cling
• tenacity
• cohesiveness
• attachment
• adhesiveness
• gluing
• cementing

Dissimilar Words

• loosening
• detachment
• unfixing
• unsticking

clumping

2 of 2

verb

present participle of clump

as in shuffling

to move heavily or clumsily

a child clumping around the house in her father's oversized boots

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shuffling
• stomping
• stumbling
• sloughing
• lumping
• hauling
• scuffing
• barging
• weaving
• lurching
• stamping
• shambling
• dragging
• trudging
• pounding
• scuffling
• stumping
• tramping
• floundering
• galumphing
• plodding
• staggering
• swaying
• lumbering
• slogging
• flopping
• flogging
• tromping
• blundering
• waddling
• wobbling
• tottering
• reeling
• careening
• teetering
• doddering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sliding
• gliding
• whisking
• coasting
• drifting
• floating
• hanging
• waltzing
• hovering
• wafting
• breezing
• poising

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clumping

Noun

Let the mint dry before freezing, as freezing when the leaves are wet raises the risk of freezer burn and clumping. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026

It’s made to lengthen, lift, and separate lashes without clumping, and comes in both soft black and rich brown. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

The tight stitching prevented clumping, and the comforter showed minimal wear after six months of use. — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

The plant produces blooms on long stalks that extend well above the clumping foliage in late spring or summer, but the foliage is the main attraction. — Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026

This, in turn, reduces clumping during brewing, yielding less waste and the strong, consistent flow needed to produce a tasty cup of espresso. — ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026

Wool dryer balls reduce static, prevent fabric clumping, and improve drying efficiency. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026

Verb

Rake the spot again to break up clumping soil and smooth it out. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026

Mow when the grass is dry to prevent the clippings from clumping on top of the grass. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026

That’s also where the classic debate, clumping vs non-clumping litter, shows up. — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025

Alzheon's product is meant to keep plaques from forming in the first place, by preventing amyloid proteins from clumping at all. — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025

The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026

The drug is designed to rapidly block platelets from clumping and restricting blood flow, lessening the adverse outcomes of a heart attack. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026

This upright, clumping perennial bears flower spikes in shades of red, pink, coral, yellow, white, purple, or hot pink from summer to early fall. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026

This also removes excess starch, keeping the pasta from clumping together. — Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026