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as in chunk
a small uneven mass
she dumped a lump of clay on the table and started to sculpt
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as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
advised by her doctor to examine her breasts regularly for unusual lumps
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as in defeat
failure to win a contest
you can't win all the time, so learn to take your lumps in stride
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as in idiot
a stupid person
gazed disgustedly at the lump her daughter had married
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as in hulk
a big clumsy often slow-witted person
standing next to those ballet dancers, with their graceful way of moving, I felt like a lump
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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
when we lumped all of our pocket change together, we found that we had just enough a buy a carton of ice cream
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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
while I was on crutches, I was lumping about the house like an elephant
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Recent Examples of lump
Stephanie Armour, WSJ, 30 Jan. 2020
Under the wages provision in the new contract, a firefighter who has been on the force for five years, earning $57,900, would get a 5 percent lump sum payment of $2,895.
—Joshua Fechter, ExpressNews.com, 24 Jan. 2020
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
By Elisabeth Rosenthal | KFF Health News Last year in Massachusetts, after finding lumps in her breast, Jessica Chen went to Lowell General Hospital-Saints Campus, part of Tufts Medicine, for a mammogram and sonogram.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
Tesla does not break out sales by model, but lumps them together in groups.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 22 July 2025
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Noun
States under the total lump sum block-grant model would be required to keep health service spending at a level of at least 80% of the target.
—Stephanie Armour, WSJ, 30 Jan. 2020
Under the wages provision in the new contract, a firefighter who has been on the force for five years, earning $57,900, would get a 5 percent lump sum payment of $2,895.
—Joshua Fechter, ExpressNews.com, 24 Jan. 2020
Verb
For dinner, seafood is certainly on the menu with options ranging from linguini and clams to shrimp and grits to jumbo lump crab cakes.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
By Elisabeth Rosenthal | KFF Health News Last year in Massachusetts, after finding lumps in her breast, Jessica Chen went to Lowell General Hospital-Saints Campus, part of Tufts Medicine, for a mammogram and sonogram.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
Adjective
That effort, which lumped 101 Ash St. in with six city blocks pegged for a broader downtown makeover, attracted no bidders.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
Tesla does not break out sales by model, but lumps them together in groups.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump
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Piled high into a thick, split-top bun, the tender chunks of lobster meat are mixed with a just-right amount of mayo (or with warm butter, if that’s your preference) and served with potato chips.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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This mid-August week sees a big chunk of the Fast & Furious franchise hit streaming, plus a distressing docuseries, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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Best Budget: Bubble Knock Out Acne Spot Treatment Pros: Affordable; reduces swelling and pimple size within hours Cons: The sponge-tip applicator isn’t the most hygienic At only $12, this is the most affordable spot treatment on this list, yet just as effective as its pricier counterparts.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
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Other symptoms include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling or rash.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The company also has a few other pre-clinical mRNA therapies in its pipeline, including one that gets infused through a patient’s bloodstream rather than injected into a tumor.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The conversations first began a few weeks ago when Sanders held a press conference to reveal the cancerous tumor in his bladder and that it had been removed.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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That’s twice as many defeats as victories in games decided by a single run.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That game also ended up being a soul-crushing loss for the reeling Bombers, as other newbies Camilo Doval, David Bednar and José Caballero also played pivotal parts in the defeat.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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But keep going, turn a corner, and the museum reveals itself: a field filled with the hulks of old airplanes and a series of hangars that hint at more treasures inside.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Remember: Without the stunning moment when the boat kisses that frozen hulk, this Best Picture winner is just another Romeo and Juliet knockoff.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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That includes common-sense steps like wearing insect repellent and covering up skin, as well as clearing out areas where standing water could be collecting, like flower pots, plastic containers, gutters, buckets, bird baths and kiddie pools.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Every search query, every ad impression, every data point collected starts with that familiar Chrome interface.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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From ones that incorporate fans to odes to classic binge-worthy TV, with the help of social media, everyone’s creative wheels are turning — and people are learning one new step after another, feet shuffling, turning, stepping with ease.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
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The coaching staff shuffled its depth chart, handing extra reps to players who had performed well over the previous nine practices and deserved a longer look.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Wilson ran for 502 yards last season, averaged 4.9 yards per carry and had five total touchdowns.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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This time around, Love on the Spectrum garnered five total nominations, which include a first nomination for cinematography.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Lump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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