as in to stop (up)
to prevent passage through by filling with something
pipes gummed up with cooking grease
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Wembanyama blocked Kris Dunn’s reverse layup, creating a fast break that ended with an alley-oop dunk by Carter Bryant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026 -
As their bold production takes shape, a rival white theatre mounts its own Richard III just blocks away, threatening to undermine, overshadow, and outmaneuver them.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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That seal was obstructing the interface, which is known as a quick disconnect.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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They’re scheduled to vote on a number of bills, including Senate Bill 443, which would increase penalties for obstructing highways or streets.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Gum (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gum%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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