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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumped (up)
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Continue stirring and splashing in water, aiming for where the flour has not yet clumped and shaking the bowl (or scraping down the sides) as needed to incorporate all the flour, until the mixture forms small, irregularly sized clumps, about rice- or pea-sized.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026 -
When wet, faux fur can quickly become matted or clumped, which can damage its texture.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The following interview excerpts have been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Lumped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumped%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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