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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
scattered clumps of houses were visible from the air
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as in shuffles
to move heavily or clumsily
a child clumping around the house in her father's oversized boots
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Recent Examples of clumps
Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
How could there not be something glittery and white, not trees or rocks or twists and dippings of the ground or clumps of bushes, little gullies where the water runs infrequently.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Ornamental Grasses From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
People with Alzheimer’s tend to have clumps of proteins called amyloid plaques that accumulate around the brain cells.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The study included nearly 300 people who were still cognitively normal but at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s because their brain scans showed evidence of amyloid plaques, the clumps of protein that are the hallmark of Alzheimer's.
—Alice Park, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
None of these plants needs any attention other than to divide them when their clumps become overly dense.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Young stars form within collapsing clouds of gas and dust, which flatten into broad protoplanetary disks where material gradually clumps into larger bodies.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The alum then clumps the smaller, suspended fats together for easy removal.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Divide the clumps every two years and replant some of the bulbs.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
How could there not be something glittery and white, not trees or rocks or twists and dippings of the ground or clumps of bushes, little gullies where the water runs infrequently.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Ornamental Grasses From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
People with Alzheimer’s tend to have clumps of proteins called amyloid plaques that accumulate around the brain cells.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The study included nearly 300 people who were still cognitively normal but at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s because their brain scans showed evidence of amyloid plaques, the clumps of protein that are the hallmark of Alzheimer's.
—Alice Park, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
None of these plants needs any attention other than to divide them when their clumps become overly dense.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Cocoa powder often clumps in its container.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Young stars form within collapsing clouds of gas and dust, which flatten into broad protoplanetary disks where material gradually clumps into larger bodies.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The alum then clumps the smaller, suspended fats together for easy removal.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clumps
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Inside, the last clusters of conversation continued over champagne and the remnants of that improbable charcuterie spread.—
Rachel Marlowe,
Vanity Fair,
11 Jan. 2026
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The advisory described clusters of poisoning cases around Monterey and the San Francisco Bay Area.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Combine kiwi chunks with mango, peppers, and cilantro to make a zesty salsa.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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But where the Broncos looked down and out for good chunks of the previous three losses, that wasn’t the case on Tuesday night.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That is not unique — Major League Baseball’s offseason shuffles along at a deliberate pace, just as the Dodgers historically have liked.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In front of me, as various motors rev up to speed, the robot shuffles in place, looking like an arthritic boxer readying for a fight.—
James Vincent,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Working in batches if needed, arrange pickles in a single layer in air-fryer basket (do not overcrowd).—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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The contractors would be given batches of 50,000 names at a time, and are expected to provide photos of homes and workplaces, according to federal contracting data.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The sequel, which has the Ghostbusters facing off with the spirit of Vigo the Carpathian and his profoundly negative vibes, ends in a joyous celebration that brings the Big Apple together while an animated Statue of Liberty stomps to the rescue.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2025
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The guy just f****** stomps right on my face.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Use those wads of wrapping paper leftover from a birthday, baby shower, or holiday bash to stuff the bottom and sides of the box and prevent shifting during shipping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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Hanging ornaments with care can be one of the highlights of the holiday season, but untangling wads of string lights is far less enjoyable.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ennin gets up and stumbles down the block before collapsing next to a building.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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There’s a fine line between righteousness and self-satisfaction, and the second season, which premieres on HBO Max on January 8, frequently stumbles into the latter territory.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The facility will include arrays of solar panels that will generate capacity of 90 megawatts of alternate current and 127 megawatts of direct current electricity.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Dec. 2025
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The company is known for building large arrays, and this one is no different.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Clumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clumps. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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