lump (up)

verb

Definition of lump (up)next
as in to clump

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  1. clump
  2. gum
  3. curd
  4. curdle
  5. thicken
Verb
  • Add the dry ingredients and the ground nuts to the mixer bowl (with the mixer off) and beat on low speed just until combined, then increase the speed to medium and beat until the dough starts to clump together.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Micelles that form in the liquid dope prevent the messy, disordered proteins from clumping and getting tangled.
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of clump
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  • Iran has exercised its control over the Strait of Hormuz to gum up the global economy, and China has used its command over critical minerals to gain leverage in trade negotiations.
    — ANNE NEUBERGER, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2026
  • And give him credit for switching Anunoby onto Fox, gumming up San Antonio’s offense in the fourth quarter — especially when the Spurs never adjusted by going away from the matchup.
    — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Definition of gum
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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
Definition of curd
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  • If your heat is too high, your sauce will break and curdle, which will make your sauce grainy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • These high-acidity juices can cause whey protein powder to coagulate and curdle.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of curdle
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  • Remove from the heat and, using a potato masher, mash up about one third of the potatoes to thicken the soup further.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until gravy is just starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of thicken
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“Lump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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