Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump (up)
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Her ’60s clumped lashes and coiffed hair, for example, are still highly referenced today.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Mar. 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
Verb
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Anything with a carburetor, anything with old rubber, primitive rubber, ethanol can leave like a varnish behind and gum up carburetors very easily.—
Kyle Cheromcha,
The Drive,
1 Apr. 2026
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Using clumpy detergent can clog compartments, gum up a washing machine’s internal components, and leave detergent deposits on clothes.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Be sure to allow a few hours of chilling time to let the flavors meld and the biscuits, cream, and curd to set into a soft, scoopable consistency.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two dented blue bottles of Cuajo Titanium, a liquid coagulating enzyme used to curdle milk, remained on a wooden table, caked in mud.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Dairy-heavy recipes like creamy soups, sauces, or chowders are less likely to curdle when they're cooked slowly and gently.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The information war would almost certainly thicken at the same time.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Flour is added to the mushroom mixture to thicken the broth to create a gravy.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Lump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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