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

Adding caffeine, which mops up radicals, largely stopped the clumping, pointing to the radicals as the cause. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Adding a substance that neutralizes free radicals reduced clumping, suggesting that the radicals caused the damage. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Oct. 2026

And Krutsinger notes that nyjer seeds need extra protection from moisture—even small amounts of humidity can cause clumping or spoilage. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Handle sheets with dry hands and store them in a cool, dry place with the package sealed to prevent clumping or early dissolving. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

By looking at how dark matter’s gravity bends the light of galaxies, Roman will be able to measure this clumping. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Instead, volumizing mascara lovers may just have found their new holy grail, particularly those who want volume without clumping. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Pre-shredded cheese works in a pinch, but bagged cheese is coated in anti-caking agents that prevent it from clumping. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026

Best mascara This mascara uses a brush with nearly 500 micro bristles to coat and lift every lash without clumping or smudging. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Verb

Proteins and blood cells Proteins and DNA can gather on plastic surfaces, and lysozyme, a common test protein, also began clumping into aggregates there. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Keep the package sealed after each use to prevent sheets from clumping or breaking down early. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Today, the yard is full, teeming with edible plants wrapped around a central open area covered in clumping grass that creates a wave-like texture. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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

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

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

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