Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump (up)
Verb
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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 -
Like Faberge eggs seeking their level, the country’s heirlooms have clumped up in certain locations.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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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
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The problem with that is, while Democrats have sufficient numbers in Washington to gum up the works at the federal level, Maryland Republicans face Democratic supermajorities in both the State Senate and House of Delegates.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
9 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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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
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Two dented blue bottles of Cuajo Titanium, a liquid coagulating enzyme used to curdle milk, remained on a wooden table, caked in mud.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cook and stir until heated through and sauce begins to thicken, 2 minutes.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Green enchilada sauce and a poblano chiles add the right amount of heat while the mashed Great Northern beans thicken the broth—no dairy needed.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Lump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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