lumping (up)

present participle of lump (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumping (up)
Verb
  • Gerbera daisies have a clumping growth habit and may be divided at the roots, as long as separated clumps each have a least one crown, for propagation purposes.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
  • In a final step, the powder was mixed with a carrier liquid, in which the microparticles stayed suspended without clumping together.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • And while the 3rd gen also requires the separate Nest app, the 4th gen offers full functionality and control in the Google Home app, condensing all of your smart home devices into one hub.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The curriculum was meant to make up for lost learning by condensing two academic years into one, having students focus on just the core content of each subject.
    Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Lumping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumping%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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