lumped (up)

Definition of lumped (up)next
past tense of lump (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumped (up)
Verb
  • The same is true if the entire jar seems overly hardened or clumped into a solid mass.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 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
  • The second act is tighter and has the best songs, but the whole show could easily be condensed into a 100-minute one-act with little lost.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
  • The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
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“Lumped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumped%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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