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Recent Examples of gum
Devika Rao, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Despite the rise of other tobacco alternatives like vapes, sales of nicotine pouches, stored in circular, gum-like dispensers, soared 641% from 2019 to 2022, according to 2024 research cited in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Antetokounmpo trade talks could gum up negotiations for other players as well, not just in Sacramento but across the league, as teams await word on the 10-time All-Star.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Levels of American adults smoking cigarettes hit a record low in 2024, but nicotine products like vapes, patches and gum are alive and well.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Despite the rise of other tobacco alternatives like vapes, sales of nicotine pouches, stored in circular, gum-like dispensers, soared 641% from 2019 to 2022, according to 2024 research cited in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Fuel lines and filters can also get all gummed up due to dirty fuel and may need to be replaced at the shop.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Antetokounmpo trade talks could gum up negotiations for other players as well, not just in Sacramento but across the league, as teams await word on the 10-time All-Star.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gum
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Huggins is a quiet talker with a dry wit and Martin can be a downright big-hearted pile of goo.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The interior of this toiletry bag is coated in a cherry red water-resistant material, so when her beauty products inevitably leak everywhere during transit, their goo won’t take the bag with it.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her ’60s clumped lashes and coiffed hair, for example, are still highly referenced today.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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In this way, the bro construction exploits the vaguely negative connotations attached to masculinity in order to tar something else with the same brush.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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Despite this experience, Gisèle warns against tarring all men with the same brush.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some have gone further, publicly chewing khat on the campaign trail, a gesture that signals solidarity and which has become something of a ritual in Kenyan electoral cycles, with aspiring leaders competing to demonstrate the sincerity of their commitment to khat farmers and traders.—
Joseph Maina,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Methods for maximizing looks range from workouts and skin-care routines to more radical options, such as chewing hard gum for hours to get a squarer jaw.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The records came out dope — no denying that.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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Every dope boy got elevation, but a good artist don’t ever leave what got them there.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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If your tofu sticks, the pan likely wasn’t hot enough (or oiled enough).—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Routine Maintenance for Your Butcher Block Keeping butcher block properly oiled is one of the best ways to protect it from wear and bacteria.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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The cooking process will also cause the okra to release its mucilage.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
1 Mar. 2026
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Soaking chia seeds results in a gel-like coating, called mucilage, that surrounds the seeds.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Gum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gum. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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