as in tail
the part of the body upon which someone sits
she plopped down on her rump to listen to the campfire story
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Recent Examples of rump
Each word snaps off like a foot colliding firmly in Mrs. Kirkland’s rump, forcing the typically uncontested aggressor to stand down.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
Seven years later, every one of those guys is on the wrong side of 30, and on deals that are a pain in the rump to get off the books.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
The deal comes as investor interest in AI code writing startups is running at fever pitch after Google spoiled OpenAI’s takeover of Windsurf by poaching key execs in a $2.4 billion deal announced this week, with the rump of the company bought by rival Cognition.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
But a rump of conservative Catholic traditionalists with money and political power are fomenting division.
—R. R. Reno, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2018
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
Seven years later, every one of those guys is on the wrong side of 30, and on deals that are a pain in the rump to get off the books.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
The deal comes as investor interest in AI code writing startups is running at fever pitch after Google spoiled OpenAI’s takeover of Windsurf by poaching key execs in a $2.4 billion deal announced this week, with the rump of the company bought by rival Cognition.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
But a rump of conservative Catholic traditionalists with money and political power are fomenting division.
—R. R. Reno, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rump
Noun
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On nights when Nova’s feeling sleepy, Poppy happily entertains herself with her mountain of toys — or by spinning in happy circles to reclaim that elusive tail.—
Evan Moore
November 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The bottle opener is roughly hand sized, with the tail acting as the cap lifter.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Estrogen gave her smooth cheeks and wider hips but left her voice untouched.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Briana was kicking up her feet and watching Jayden mug for the camera, chubby cheeks raised high in a smile.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The level of luxury she’s introduced with Barracuda is a stark contrast to the humbler quarters generally associated with backpackers and itinerant surf bums, which still make up the majority of Itacaré’s lodging options.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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And the oversized top has a split hem that falls below the bum.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The margin will narrow by one seat once the government reopens and the winner of a special election, Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, is sworn in.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats also performed well in one red state election, flipping two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Rump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rump. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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