gummed

past tense of gum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummed
Verb
  • The same is true if the entire jar seems overly hardened or clumped into a solid mass.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • Like Faberge eggs seeking their level, the country’s heirlooms have clumped up in certain locations.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Cavallari posted a clip of her and her oiled-up, bronzed six-pack in action on Instagram.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
  • Don't use water on raw or oiled wood surfaces.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • This damage can appear as small holes or areas that look chewed and have saliva present.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Federal customs officials at Washington Dulles Airport seized 139 pounds of Ethiopian khat, a plant chewed for its amphetamine-like effect, that was destined for Sacramento.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • This interview has been edited and condensed.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 June 2026
  • This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
    Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • On Starz’s latest offering, every wall is realistically grimed, and every plaid is laid just so.
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the messy, wild waves licked the bottom of the pier structures.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
  • When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.
    David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
  • Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • The establishment remained closed after a reinspection, during which health inspectors observed unresolved violations including food stored at unsafe temperatures, multiple flies in the kitchen, soiled flooring under cooking equipment among others.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 June 2026
  • Heavily soiled or infrequently washed items, like curtains, may also benefit from being washed in warm or hot water.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
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“Gummed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gummed. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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