lumping (up)

Definition of lumping (up)next
present participle of lump (up)

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Verb
  • 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
  • That’s also where the classic debate, clumping vs non-clumping litter, shows up.
    Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Step Back The core Pentagon automation technology for targeting is Palantir’s Maven Smart System, which allows military personnel to plan strikes by clicking, dragging, and dropping in a single program, condensing hours or days of work into minutes.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Organizers say condensing the South by Southwest Conference and Festival to one weekend for 2026 will increase discovery of new music as attendees from the tech leg of the conference can now partake in the concerts.
    Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Lumping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumping%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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