lump (up)

verb

Definition of lump (up)next
as in to clump

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  1. clump
  2. gum
  3. curd
  4. curdle
  5. thicken
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  • The different theories provide different answers for how dark matter should clump.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Improper washing can cause down and feathers to clump permanently.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of clump
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  • And give him credit for switching Anunoby onto Fox, gumming up San Antonio’s offense in the fourth quarter — especially when the Spurs never adjusted by going away from the matchup.
    — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • Second, the Red Sox could streamline their roster and finally clear out the logjams that have gummed up the works for the past two years.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Definition of gum
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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
Definition of curd
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  • But Buddy, the feature debut of Casper Kelly, lets the genre’s relentlessly upbeat tone slowly curdle in the opening sequence, in which one of the kids refuses to play along with day’s lesson about being brave and trying new things.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Yet there is little time for the thought to curdle, because this game is a Monday night maelstrom.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of curdle
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  • The cells thicken a patient’s blood, putting them at higher risk for life-threatening heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots.
    — Jason Mast, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Add the coconut milk in four or five batches, stirring and letting things bubble vigorously for 3 to 8 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly before adding the next batch.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of thicken
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“Lump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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