cumbers

Definition of cumbersnext
plural of cumber

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumbers
Noun
  • And the way to make amends, to get better, to rid ourselves of those burdens of indiscretion is to suffer a little, to cleanse a lot, to reflect more than anything especially under the literal heat of adverse conditions.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Additionally, Texas had one of the most severe cost burdens for low-income renters of any state, according to the report.
    Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Managing airflow, structural loads, and engine performance in this regime requires careful testing, which is why developers typically expand speed limits gradually during early flight campaigns.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The lobby, with its bar, vintage photo booth, and live event space, acts as the hotel’s social heartbeat with loads of good company.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The insurer has come under heavy criticism from fire victims over its handling of claims, including complaints of low payout offers, denials for toxin testing and delays in payments for living expenses.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • For public transit, confirm that service runs frequently and late enough to accommodate potential delays.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Cohen coauthored a paper on the dangers of the GRAS system published in The New England Journal of Medicine and was not involved in the EWG investigation.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
  • He was also required to pay a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge and to make a public safety announcement about the dangers of impaired driving.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • How to generate more revenue — and the wide differences that exist over how to fund the growth — received less attention at the White House meeting full of big-picture speeches about the perils facing college sports.
    Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • How to generate more revenue — and the wide differences that exist over how to fund the growth — received less attention at the White House meeting full of big-picture speeches about the perils facing college sports.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As midweek showers and thunderstorms add to Kansas City’s soggy week, the threat of severe thunderstorms ramps up on Friday, with all types of hazards possible, including large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.
    Robert A. Cronkleton March 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Waymo reports fewer serious crashes in its vehicles than in traditional cars, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that driver assistance systems can help drivers anticipate and avoid road hazards.
    Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This includes increasing bathroom stalls, single person bathrooms and individual stall locker rooms.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Cumbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumbers. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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