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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
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Let the mint dry before freezing, as freezing when the leaves are wet raises the risk of freezer burn and clumping.
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Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Wool dryer balls reduce static, prevent fabric clumping, and improve drying efficiency.
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Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
It’s made to lengthen, lift, and separate lashes without clumping, and comes in both soft black and rich brown.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
15 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.
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Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
This, in turn, reduces clumping during brewing, yielding less waste and the strong, consistent flow needed to produce a tasty cup of espresso.
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ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
The drug is designed to rapidly block platelets from clumping and restricting blood flow, lessening the adverse outcomes of a heart attack.
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Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Mow when the grass is dry to prevent the clippings from clumping on top of the grass.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2026
This upright, clumping perennial bears flower spikes in shades of red, pink, coral, yellow, white, purple, or hot pink from summer to early fall.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Rake the spot again to break up clumping soil and smooth it out.
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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.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
That’s also where the classic debate, clumping vs non-clumping litter, shows up.
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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.
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Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
The tight stitching prevented clumping, and the comforter showed minimal wear after six months of use.
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Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Let the mint dry before freezing, as freezing when the leaves are wet raises the risk of freezer burn and clumping.
—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Wool dryer balls reduce static, prevent fabric clumping, and improve drying efficiency.
—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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 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
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
Verb
This also removes excess starch, keeping the pasta from clumping together.
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Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
The drug is designed to rapidly block platelets from clumping and restricting blood flow, lessening the adverse outcomes of a heart attack.
—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Mow when the grass is dry to prevent the clippings from clumping on top of the grass.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2026
This upright, clumping perennial bears flower spikes in shades of red, pink, coral, yellow, white, purple, or hot pink from summer to early fall.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clumping
Noun
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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.
Verb
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Enola dutifully trudges between clues and possibilities, shuffling through crime scenes and racing around shady spaces, all of this much more paint-by-numbers than connect-the-dots.
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Colombia is trying its luck from distance, but Costa has been equal to each shot, first punching away Jefferson Lerma's rocket from the right, about 25 yards out, and then shuffling his feet to his left and catching Jhon Arias's shot from about the same distance.
Noun
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If your leadership discussions consistently and quickly end in consensus, that is not a sign of cohesion.
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If common national culture were the crucial glue for team cohesion, the USMNT would be in disarray.
Verb
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The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests.
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That feeling solidified during their solo date, which included stomping grapes, exploring a winery and making a promise to open a special bottle of wine together one year later.
Noun
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Wood Fire Pits A night around the fire pit is great for family bonding.
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There are endless opportunities for entertainment and bonding activities, including kayaking, dancing, arts and crafts, and spa treatments for all ages.
Verb
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also fallen foul of Germany’s World Cup elimination by Paraguay, after stumbling into a social media debacle following a communications blunder.
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There's been some stumbling plays, thwarted by tripping and dramatic falls.
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Bed adhesion was excellent on both smooth and textured PEI surfaces without requiring adhesives for standard materials.
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Cell-surface glycans influence everything from receptor signaling and immune recognition to adhesion and trafficking.
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“Clumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clumping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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