Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump (up)
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Clothes with pet hair can clump and stick to the washing machine, and spread to the next load.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026 -
Our top pick, Well People Expressionist Pro Mascara, is lightweight, doesn’t clump, smudge, or run, and offers a natural, everyday look.—
Shalwah Evans,
Glamour,
31 Dec. 2025
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Beyond causing poor performance, old gasoline resins can gum up fuel lines and carburetors, wreaking havoc on your engine’s fuel delivery system.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Losses accelerated following Trump’s tariff threat, which could gum up global trade and lead the economy to burn less fuel.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Slowly add the cream mixture in a steady stream, whisking constantly to combine (to prevent the eggs from curdling).—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 Dec. 2025
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No disrespect to Purnell, who perfectly calibrated Lucy’s intrinsic hopefulness in the first season and slowly begins to curdle it this go-round as Lucy spends more time among ghouls, raiders, cannibals, and various other feuding factions.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2025
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Taboos against challenging gender roles and male authority thicken the fog of moya moya.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Masa harina or corn tortillas help to thicken the chili, providing a velvety texture which helps to coat the beef.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Lump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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