gum (up)

verb

Definition of gum (up)next
as in to stop (up)
to prevent passage through by filling with something pipes gummed up with cooking grease

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  1. block
  2. obstruct
Verb
  • The train began blocking the crossing on Tuesday morning, forcing drivers to find alternate routes.
    — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Instagram users have always been able to block others — and, along with Meta’s oldest crown jewel, Facebook — the app has gradually added features for reporting problematic accounts and inappropriate content.
    — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of block
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  • But Seminole’s Special Magistrate Sherry Sutphen chastised Moncrief, a resident of The Springs neighborhood, for likely damaging the river’s ecology behind his home and obstructing its natural flow.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
  • However, the Ojai faces criticism for its merely adequate sound system, a rougher-than-expected ride, and headrests that obstruct views.
    — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstruct
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“Gum (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gum%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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