lump (it)

phrase

Definition of lump (it)next
as in stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult) Like it or lump it, things are going to change around here.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump (it)
  1. stand for
  2. live with
Phrase
  • The party that used to stand for markets and enterprise, the Republican Party, the party of Reagan and Romney.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • To see a message of self-worth and upliftment weaponized to soundtrack destruction and violence is a complete violation of everything my song stands for.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Definition of stand for
Phrase
  • Millions of people in the US are also living with long Covid, a chronic condition with wide-ranging symptoms – including fatigue, difficulty breathing, neurological and digestive issues – that can persist months or years after a Covid-19 infection.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But Hoyer needed two starters for the postseason to go along with Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Edward Cabrera and David Peterson, and can live with his decision.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of live with
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“Lump (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28it%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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