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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
scattered clumps of houses were visible from the air
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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
a child clumping around the house in her father's oversized boots
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Recent Examples of clump
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Another emerald eye was almost obscured behind a thick clump of needles.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
If any element is too hot, the cheese will clump up and prevent an emulsified sauce from forming.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Magnetic switchbacks, where the solar wind appears to zig-zag, as well as eddies and clumps, not to mention the giant CMEs, are all inherent parts of the solar wind.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Another emerald eye was almost obscured behind a thick clump of needles.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
My lashes are non existent without mascara and a lot of them clump my lashes together but the Anastasia Beverly Hills Lash Sculpt Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara has been a repurchase for me ever since receiving.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
If any element is too hot, the cheese will clump up and prevent an emulsified sauce from forming.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clump
Noun
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In earlier research published last year, Anthropic researchers identified clusters of artificial neurons within neural networks.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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When those fragrant, drooping, purple clusters of blooms appear in April, the bees and I can't get enough.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Yankees made so many mistakes in the World Series — particularly in Game 5 — that Los Angeles players spent a good chunk of the offseason publicly mocking the pinstripers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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This is a road series for the Giants, but a good chunk of their roster has played at Sutter Health Park, the home to the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. .—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But experts encourage borrowers to take at least one step to protect themselves while personnel and programs at ED get shuffled around or canceled: keep a record.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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In addition, the person said the department is expected to shuffle around senior career officials who are part of the Senior Executive Service.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
10 Mar. 2025
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With adventure reality format The Box continuing to take the market by storm, Stewart unpacked what is making the country tick right now, highlighting a batch of new titles that could be appearing on networks elsewhere in the world before long.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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To commemorate this season's tournament kickoff, Boston's social team snuck jerseys from star players' college rivals into a batch of swag they were instructed to sign.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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While less consequential for than last year’s clothing controversy involving the apparel brands Nike and Fanatics—which affected jerseys worn by players—New Era’s apparent misstep is another example of MLB’s brand taking lumps because of design decisions made outside of its purview.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The puck broke Ray’s glasses and left a massive lump on his head, but Ray didn’t miss a second of game action.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Kiki Platform Mary Jane Few shoes have stomped their way into the fashion lexicon quite as rapidly as Marc Jacobs’s Kiki platforms.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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Witnesses on the flight told authorities Augustin was stomping, yelling, shaking and being incoherent, the document continued.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ambient cabin lighting, an eight-speaker audio system, dual-zone climate, a sunroof, remote start, and a bunch of other niceties are the justifications for the higher price tag of the hybrid model.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2025
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There's theatrical fare finally ready to stream, including this year's best picture Oscar winner, a witchy blockbuster and a Hugh Grant horror film, plus a bunch of original stuff such as a fresh Tyler Perry thriller and a Millie Bobby Brown/Chris Pratt adventure.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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One video captures the alligator slamming its jaws open and shut on a hunk of meat, with bits of chicken and Cheetos littering the concrete around its large body.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2025
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On the grate, a half-dozen hunks of beef were slowly smoking.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Clump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clump. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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