Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump (up)
Verb
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Finely ground powders like cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika are most likely to clump up, since their small particles readily absorb moisture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026 -
Compared with standard catalysts that degrade or clump together through sintering at high temperatures, these multimetallic particles remained effective even after 12 hours at 900°C.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The unstable and conflicting posture of this center-left and center-right alliance has gummed up the German government’s capacity to make drastic changes.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
6 May 2026
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Plus, a presidential pop-up might gum up traffic further here, there and everywhere in Miami-Dade.—
David J. Neal
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Be sure to allow a few hours of chilling time to let the flavors meld and the biscuits, cream, and curd to set into a soft, scoopable consistency.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Does a vague sense of dread curdle your belly?—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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For one thing, when extremely evil people never seem to get their righteous and fiery comeuppance, my rage can curdle a bit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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These erratic patterns can also thicken the lining of the uterine, which can make blood flow heavier.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
19 May 2026
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This problem lessens as more roots grow and the leaves thicken up a little more.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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“Lump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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