cumbers

Definition of cumbersnext
plural of cumber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumbers
Noun
  • Still, state-by-state variations in debt collectors’ business strategy, the composition of household debt and weaker regulations on predatory loans could play into Texas’ high debt collection burdens, McClendon said.
    William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Those moments can evolve into big picture conversations about how to share the burdens of care more equitably.
    Elissa Strauss, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Accessibility Hotel Thaynes has loads of accessibility accommodations for those who require it.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Sagging Rooflines Heavy snow and ice loads can cause your roofline to bow or sag.
    Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The two sides are meeting for a fifth consecutive day Saturday in hopes of getting a CBA finished in a timely fashion to avoid any potential delays to the upcoming WNBA season.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Travelers should expect long delays.
    Zach LaChance, The Washington Examiner, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Missing journalists in Haiti The dangers Haitian continue to face were also reinforced on Monday as the family of two missing journalists and a local media associate pleaded for their release by their captors.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Doyley, who felt comfortable with her odds and wanted to continue laboring, argued during the hearing that C-sections carry their own dangers — including a risk of death.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But the strategy has perils and pitfalls.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
  • But with new pleasures come new perils.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Their extended range enables comprehensive mapping of vast territories, tracking snow levels to predict floods or hydroelectric output, and keeping a watchful eye on natural hazards such as landslides and avalanches.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center where two CBS News New York investigations exposed safety hazards and accusations of child abuse.
    Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This includes increasing bathroom stalls, single person bathrooms and individual stall locker rooms.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Cumbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumbers. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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