Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump (up)
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First, a few grains of dust clump together in the disk of material around a newborn star, and their combined gravity is enough to start attracting even more dust.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026 -
These areas mimic a natural desert oasis environment, where trees are clumped together and left to grow naturally, producing fruit and nourishing the local wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Using clumpy detergent can clog compartments, gum up a washing machine’s internal components, and leave detergent deposits on clothes.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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Brushing harder and longer does not mean cleaner teeth, Hoss noted, adding that aggressive brushing and outdated brush designs are major contributors to gum recession and enamel wear.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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But over the past decade or so, something has started to curdle in the upper reaches of state government.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, public opinion has curdled against Trump’s interior immigration enforcement even as Republicans see border security as a huge political strength.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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This causes the milk to thicken and somewhat solidify, which in this case helps to stabilize our cheesecake.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Nut Butters Nut butters can thicken oatmeal, add to its taste, and give it a nutritional boost.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 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 Mar. 2026.
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