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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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hofman's photos of the Ross seal — often distinguished by its broad, dark stripes on its body and neck, as well as its large eyes — show the seal facing the camera directly, with its flippers and tail trailing behind it.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One photo in color revealed her peachy lips and cheeks and dewy skin while the other had a black-and-white filter.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Are those leaves or a mustache, cheeks or nose?—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Actress Jodie Foster was just photographed toting the perfect hands-free carryall—sort of like a hybrid, crossbody-bag-meets-bum-bag.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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And the oversized top has a split hem that falls below the bum.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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And keep your in-flight essentials like headphones, sleep mask, e-reader, and other tech tools together in your personal item that stays with you at the seat rather than in the overhead bin.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The video shows a man call security on a group of women sitting behind him in orchestra seats at the Winter Garden Theatre.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Rump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rump. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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