gumming

verb

Definition of gummingnext
present participle of gum
1
as in clumping

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2
as in oiling

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3
as in chewing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumming
  1. licking
  2. lapping
  3. freezing
Verb
  • Chip, sensing something is wrong, gently approaches his older sister, nudging and licking her face in an apparent attempt to comfort her.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • While licking you is a way for a dog to bond and promotes affection, stopping it will not compromise your relationship.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of licking
Verb
  • There’s still no real end to the victory-lapping in sight, either.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
  • There’s still no real end to the victory-lapping in sight, either.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lapping
Verb
  • And so is the scandal that OT is apparently being funneled, not to crime fighting and hardworking cops freezing their behinds off patrolling the streets and subways, but to paperpushers like Epps with cushy jobs back at 1 Police Plaza.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Please remember freezing your credit is entirely free.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of freezing
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