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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump (up)
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The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city's network.
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The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city’s network.
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Most pills — like Prozac for depression or Lipitor for cholesterol — are tiny chemicals that squeeze into a pocket inside a much larger protein to gum up its functioning.
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The fact that some liquid in the tank is reacting to become a solid is probably what happened to gum up the valve leading into the tank.
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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.
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But if and when that dress turns out to be just one of the outfits for a documentary that goes to the highest bidder, the wedding good vibes will curdle just a little.
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If the temperature is too hot, the crème fraîche could curdle, and nobody has time for that.
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Nut Butters Nut butters can thicken oatmeal, add to its taste, and give it a nutritional boost.
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Take our hair care winner, the Xtressé Hair Therapy System, which aims to thicken and repair your strands with a combination of at-home daily rituals and professional, in-office care.
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“Lump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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