gumming

verb

present participle of gum
1
as in clumping

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2
as in oiling

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3
as in chewing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumming
  1. clumping
  2. oiling
  3. chewing
  4. condensing
  5. mucking
  6. licking
  7. freezing
  8. soiling
Verb
  • This also removes excess starch, keeping the pasta from clumping together.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
  • The drug is designed to rapidly block platelets from clumping and restricting blood flow, lessening the adverse outcomes of a heart attack.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Definition of clumping
Verb
  • One of the easiest ways to take care of your nails at home is by oiling them.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 June 2026
  • Prevent rust by cleaning cast iron right after cooking, drying it thoroughly, and oiling it every time.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Definition of oiling
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  • The results showed that chewing sugar-containing gum after beetroot juice made saliva more acidic than chewing sugar-free gum did.
    — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026
  • Pica and compulsive tendencies There’s an important distinction between chewing and pica in cats.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of chewing
Verb
  • Some simple googling would’ve helped the Cubs out when condensing a player’s contributions to the championship season into a few words.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Aware that Messi, for all his gifts, has lost that explosive yard of pace at 39 years old, Spain pushed their defensive line high, condensing the pitch.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of condensing
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  • 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
  • In retirement, he’s gone back to that childhood, mucking the stalls and helping care for a menagerie that includes two horses, 10 mini goats, two mini pigs, a pair of horses and a bunch of chickens and dogs and cats.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Definition of mucking
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  • Some of the flames come close to licking the glass, as the wildfire blows across the tracks.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 15 July 2026
  • Signs paws have already been burned include limping, refusing to walk, licking or chewing feet, darker or damaged pads and visible blisters or redness.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of licking
Verb
  • Room-temperature operation Quantum computers mostly depend on massive, freezing dilution refrigerators.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • Within hours of the vote, opposition parties petitioned the High Court of Justice, which issued a temporary injunction freezing its implementation.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of freezing
Verb
  • Some passengers reported soiling themselves in their seats.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • Also on the good side of things is Sean Bell’s lanky Sir Robin, the not-quite-so-brave, armor-soiling knight.
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of soiling
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