GUM (UP) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

gum (up)

verb

Definition of gum (up)

as in to stop (up)

to prevent passage through by filling with something pipes gummed up with cooking grease

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The raise suggests investors aren't deterred by Beijing's unprecedented order to block Meta's short-lived $2 billion acquisition.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
In this group, only 3% died of breast cancer after six years, and about 91% had their tumors controlled with primary endocrine therapy, which blocks estrogen receptors on ER+ breast cancer to prevent its growth.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

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