GUMMING Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

gumming

verb

present participle of gum

as in clumping

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as in oiling

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as in chewing

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Proteins and blood cells Proteins and DNA can gather on plastic surfaces, and lysozyme, a common test protein, also began clumping into aggregates there.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
Keep the package sealed after each use to prevent sheets from clumping or breaking down early.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of clumping

Verb

Tooth enamel is the tough outer coating that shields your teeth from chewing, acids, temperature swings and daily wear.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Why tooth enamel can’t grow back Think of enamel as your teeth’s armor, a hard outer shell that protects them from chewing, acids, temperature changes and everyday wear and tear.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of chewing

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Advance has the backing of major Republican figures and donors, but its shadowy approach has also faced criticism for condensing complicated policy into ballot measures that may have impacts that are more far-reaching than voters understand.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026
As winds are forced up to 13,000 feet along the steep slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, rapidly condensing air will squeeze out extra precipitation thanks to orographic lift.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of condensing

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He's been mucking about with them for going on 60 years, and decided to enter the contest for the first time in 2025.

— Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 13 Aug. 2026
But Ehlers has given Carolina a newfound level of offensive depth, especially given he’s meshed surprisingly well with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook, two veteran checkers who have been mucking and grinding for years on a team that does that better than anyone.

— James Mirtle, New York Times, 24 May 2026

Definition of mucking

Verb

Teams have to be licking their chops after seeing what Tampa Bay did to Dallas last Thursday night, especially considering the defense (or lack thereof) that the Cowboys have shown through five weeks.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Carter is licking his wounds after the rest of the tribe sent Ana home in a blindside.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of licking

Verb

Measures include freezing the civil service pay index and tightening reimbursement for sick leave.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Two Utah residents who hiked Mount Shasta in Northern California were rescued after they became stranded during a perilous 36-hour journey through freezing conditions.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of freezing

Verb

Towards the end of the episode, Abby (Hall) and Andrew Borden (Hunnam) get very sick after eating spoiled oysters — projectile vomiting and soiling their undergarments in the dining room.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2026
An Australian indoor fitness athlete apologized Thursday for continuing to participate in a recent competition after apparently soiling herself.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of soiling

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