lumps (up)

Definition of lumps (up)next
present tense third-person singular of lump (up)

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clumps
Verb
  • However, sometimes the abnormal IgA (the antibody that clumps up and causes problems) does run in families.
    Brandi Jones, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Cocoa powder often clumps in its container.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Lumps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumps%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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