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as in clumped
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as in chewed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummed
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The tree branches are pretty clumped together, versus having lots of individual limbs to bend.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025 -
Grant’s eyelashes were noticeably accentuated and clumped together on the top and bottom using mascara only.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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The incident comes less than a month after a North Carolina assistant fire chief's dog chewed on a lithium-ion battery, sparking a house fire.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
16 Nov. 2025
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These events — and others — have chewed away at the BBC’s popularity.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Even as flames licked the rafters and debris began to drip down, some onlookers filmed on their phones while others kept dancing or talking over the music.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
2 Jan. 2026
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When asked by director Marina Zenovich if there was a time when Chase walked away from his mother and stepfather and never saw them again, Chase pretended to swat a fly on his forehead, then licked his fingers as if eating the imaginary bug.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
2 Jan. 2026
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Owners of the 2015 Chevy Equinox LS frequently report engine issues because of oil leaks that cause parts of the engine to not be oiled properly, according to ReRev, a car advice website.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Warm Wood with Brushed Brass Probably the most obvious sign your kitchen is not a member of generation alpha is warm wood cabinetry and brushed or oiled brass hardware, especially if both elements feature highly decorative details.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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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
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This conversation has been edited and condensed.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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An inspector found raw salmon in the same container as raw beef and a tall white ice bucket, metal pans, plastic containers and spatulas soiled with leftover food debris.—
Evan Moore
December 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Dec. 2025
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While suitable for items needing a fast refresh, notably soiled, stained, or smelly clothes require a more intensive wash cycle.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Dec. 2025
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While Orion and the SLS rocket were put through their paces during the Artemis I mission, which lapped the moon during an uncrewed test flight in 2022, NASA has never tested the spacecraft’s systems, including life support infrastructure, in space.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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That said, Brian Dunne’s seafood daydream Clams Casino lapped both in my listening history.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Gummed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gummed. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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