lumped (up)

past tense of lump (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumped (up)
Verb
  • This explains why the isotopes are so well mixed rather than clumped, and also tells us that Bennu's parent probably formed not long after Jupiter did.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The heroine’s eyes are filled with yearning, her eyelashes glistening and ever-so-perfectly clumped?
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • His script is remarkably faithful to the book, just condensed for efficiency.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • An edited and condensed excerpt of the conversation can also be found below.
    — Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Lumped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumped%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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