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to move heavily or clumsily
a child clumping around the house in her father's oversized boots
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Recent Examples of clumping
Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The good news is that clumping is usually a moisture issue, not a sign of spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The plant produces blooms on long stalks that extend well above the clumping foliage in late spring or summer, but the foliage is the main attraction.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Clusters of small orange flowers dot the top of this clumping perennial, which is tolerant of hot, dry, sunny conditions.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
This, in turn, reduces clumping during brewing, yielding less waste and the strong, consistent flow needed to produce a tasty cup of espresso.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Other good view barriers for privacy might include the edible olive, pineapple guava, Simpson stopper, Walter’s viburnum, podocarpus and clumping bamboo.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Other perks include 12 loops to keep duvet covers securely in place as well as a stitch pattern across the bedding to keep the batting from clumping.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Here's why cat owners are choosing Michu By focusing on performance first—clumping strength, odor control, cleanliness—Michu built loyalty quickly.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
That’s also where the classic debate, clumping vs non-clumping litter, shows up.
—Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Alzheon's product is meant to keep plaques from forming in the first place, by preventing amyloid proteins from clumping at all.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 29 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, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
It’s made to lengthen, lift, and separate lashes without clumping, and comes in both soft black and rich brown.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The good news is that clumping is usually a moisture issue, not a sign of spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The plant produces blooms on long stalks that extend well above the clumping foliage in late spring or summer, but the foliage is the main attraction.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Clusters of small orange flowers dot the top of this clumping perennial, which is tolerant of hot, dry, sunny conditions.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
This, in turn, reduces clumping during brewing, yielding less waste and the strong, consistent flow needed to produce a tasty cup of espresso.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Other good view barriers for privacy might include the edible olive, pineapple guava, Simpson stopper, Walter’s viburnum, podocarpus and clumping bamboo.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Other perks include 12 loops to keep duvet covers securely in place as well as a stitch pattern across the bedding to keep the batting from clumping.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Here's why cat owners are choosing Michu By focusing on performance first—clumping strength, odor control, cleanliness—Michu built loyalty quickly.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Rake the spot again to break up clumping soil and smooth it out.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
That’s also where the classic debate, clumping vs non-clumping litter, shows up.
—Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Alzheon's product is meant to keep plaques from forming in the first place, by preventing amyloid proteins from clumping at all.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 29 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, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clumping
Noun
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Some of these agglutinations have a satisfying outlandishness about them: That smooching pair, for example, are wearing huge masks from the Bamana people of West Africa on their heads.—
JASON FARAGO,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2017
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If the patient is already infected with Proteus, then the same agglutination will occur when the Weil-Felix test is administered, and the patient will naturally test positive.—
Rebecca Kreston,
Discover Magazine,
31 May 2016
Verb
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This meant slowly shuffling into the wilderness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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At 2-0 down, and with Nuno Espirito Santo shuffling to a back-four, there was a flicker of a pulse and two decent saves from Nick Pope.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The problem is, when your side lack intensity, aggression and cohesion, those traps are easy to spot and avoid.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In Japan, her instruction was focused and consistent, shaped by a small group of teachers and a strong emphasis on discipline and group cohesion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Vandenbroucke verifies that the worst way to respond is cranking up your own television or music, stomping your feet, or pounding on the walls or ceiling.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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We’re treated to a surreal sequence wherein Cassie transforms into the 50-Foot Woman, stomping all over Downtown Los Angeles like a monster movie, which all seems like a pretext for a scene where Sweeney’s giant boobs burst through the windows of a building.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Sikh motorcycle clubs have sprouted around the country as a means of social bonding in addition to recreation.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The funding does not include paid family leave for care and bonding time with the baby for either parent.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
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In a video shared on Facebook by comedian Mike Goldstein, the man can be seen stumbling out of the bathroom while still fastening his belt.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Arriving at Badlands National Park feels like stumbling upon Mars.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The pieces are cleaned thoroughly to remove any oils that would interfere with adhesion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Wet clothes stick to your body and water spreads across the fabric because water molecules are strongly attracted to other molecules, a chemical property called adhesion.—
Yunyao Li,
The Conversation,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Clumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clumping. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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