gummed

Definition of gummednext
past tense of gum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummed
Verb
  • Venus, Mercury, and Saturn will be clumped together just above the west horizon, the publication said, before setting an hour after sunset.
    Joshua Bessex, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Individually Quick Frozen, vegetables are flash-frozen in single layers rather than clumped together.
    Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • And, the seeds need to be chewed or crushed—eating them whole won’t affect you.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Citrus seeds contain compounds called cyanogenic glycosides, which can release trace amounts of hydrogen cyanide, a naturally occurring chemical that, in larger amounts, can interfere with how the body uses oxygen, when seeds are thoroughly chewed or crushed.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Ghadimi licked her lips over and over.
    Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
  • When asked by director Marina Zenovich if there was a time when Chase walked away from his mother and stepfather and never saw them again, Chase pretended to swat a fly on his forehead, then licked his fingers as if eating the imaginary bug.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Routine Maintenance for Your Butcher Block Keeping butcher block properly oiled is one of the best ways to protect it from wear and bacteria.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Owners of the 2015 Chevy Equinox LS frequently report engine issues because of oil leaks that cause parts of the engine to not be oiled properly, according to ReRev, a car advice website.
    Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • On Starz’s latest offering, every wall is realistically grimed, and every plaid is laid just so.
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The following conversation has been edited and condensed.
    Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • If the jeans are new but heavily soiled, add one tablespoon of laundry detergent to remove the soil.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Washing sheets in hot water every time isn’t necessary for linens that are lightly soiled—think no sweaty nights or sickness.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • And yet, they were totally lapped up by the investors and the press.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Ward gives a softly wrenching performance as the protective but roilingly envious Harry, whose own musical dreams were lapped by his brother’s talent, and who must eventually admit the limits of his influence.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Gummed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gummed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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