Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump (up)
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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 -
These are gold NPs that clump together and form tiny spheres.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Brushing harder and longer does not mean cleaner teeth, Hoss noted, adding that aggressive brushing and outdated brush designs are major contributors to gum recession and enamel wear.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Antetokounmpo trade talks could gum up negotiations for other players as well, not just in Sacramento but across the league, as teams await word on the 10-time All-Star.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Flashbacks to their courtship reveal the magnetic romantic charge that brought them together, while also demonstrating how that intensity would ultimately curdle into acrimony.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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Slowly add the cream mixture in a steady stream, whisking constantly to combine (to prevent the eggs from curdling).—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 Dec. 2025
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The chia seeds will thicken it into a jam.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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Creamy clam chowder with celery is a light, brothy version of the New England classic, using potatoes to thicken the broth a bit.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Lump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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