Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump (up)
Verb
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This combination might slow digestion, and the dry chia may clump together in your stomach, causing a heavy or bloated feeling.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025 -
It’s designed to lift, define, and dramatically lengthen without ever clumping or weighing lashes down.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
Verb
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In the Keys’ utopian past, the top radio station in town plays hard rock next to punk next to blues next to funk and soul and glam, without any racial or social distinctions (or even record sales) gumming up the flow.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Here, a stickiness in performance also gums up the writing.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
Verb
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This is going to curdle the dynamics for the rest of the season.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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This pie is not ideal for freezing, as the custard can curdle when thawed.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Let stand until beginning to thicken, about 5 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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Some people notice soft, fine hair regrowing on the affected areas initially, which thickens and darkens over time.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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“Lump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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