lump (up)

verb

Definition of lump (up)next
as in to clump

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump (up)
  1. clump
  2. gum
  3. curd
  4. curdle
  5. thicken
Verb
  • Dividing clumps every few years in early spring also maintains their vigor.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
  • The heroine’s eyes are filled with yearning, her eyelashes glistening and ever-so-perfectly clumped?
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Definition of clump
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  • 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
  • Second, the Red Sox could streamline their roster and finally clear out the logjams that have gummed up the works for the past two years.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 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
Verb
  • But if and when that dress turns out to be just one of the outfits for a documentary that goes to the highest bidder, the wedding good vibes will curdle just a little.
    — Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • If the temperature is too hot, the crème fraîche could curdle, and nobody has time for that.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
Definition of curdle
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  • Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Outside the Coca-Cola Fan Zone, the crowd started to thicken, and the Waldo army was joined by the blue and yellow of the Bosnian flag.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 7 July 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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