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humps 1 of 2

noun

plural of hump

as in mountains

an elevation of land higher than a hill a cloud-capped hump straddles the border separating the two countries

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as in hills

an area of high ground the grassy hump at the center of the park is a popular sledding spot during the winter

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hump

as in struggles

to devote serious and sustained effort the farmers had to really hump to get the harvest in before the rains

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as in speeds

to proceed or move quickly the boat was really humping before the motor started to sputter all of a sudden

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On Laurel Street, a short residential thoroughfare, speeds fell from between 25 to 30 mph to less than 20 mph after speed humps were added. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026 In fact, while sand traps aren’t overabundant, elevation changes, natural grass humps and, yes, some sand does challenge you most every hole. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026 Her office released a report last month critical of the design and placement of speed humps and bumps. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 The Woodland doesn’t have any skid plates or other off-road gear, but precise control of the motors’ generous torque output provided excellent traction on the steep trail and over hollows and humps Toyota created to demonstrate the SUV’s capability. — Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 Continuing efforts to slow vehicles on busy La Jolla roads, the local Traffic & Transportation Board discussed the possibility of reprogramming traffic lights and installing temporary speed humps. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 Long almond tips become the bottom of the heart; trace that line and add two humps for a romantic design. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026 Residents of the Burnham Park neighborhood, a hotspot for traffic crashes and reckless driving, have led efforts to add speed humps and stop signs to the area. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026 The Broncos had more humps than a pack of camels when Payton took over in 2023. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for humps

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As the plane descends, a lush landscape of verdant mountains that flow down into charming villages, beaches, and the crystal-clear waters beyond appears.

— Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
As glaciers and permafrost — the frozen soil sediment and rock that acts like a glue holding mountains together — melt due to higher temperatures caused by climate change, the threat of landslides is rising in the Swiss Alps.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of mountains

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For some privacy only about an hour outside of the big city, the Cotswolds, with its rolling hills, charming villages, and celebrity pedigree would certainly fit the bill.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Royal experts point to the Cotswolds, a scenic and quintessentially English area made up of rolling hills, castles and country houses as the top contender for the Sussexes location of choice.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hills

Verb

In between being an attorney, single mom and caregiver, Jane (Mann) struggles to find any time for herself, and Coco (Buteau) is battling her own rage and resentment amid a divorce.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
In the five months since McCollough’s death, her younger sister Colleen still struggles to wrap her mind around how drastically McCollough changed during her time with Watts.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of struggles

Noun

That momentum intensified into 2026 before reversing sharply in recent weeks, leaving the four stocks roughly 20% to 40% below their late-June peaks.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Other factors could be driving down enrollment The Heritage Foundation’s Sheffield says that some of the drop in SNAP use is likely a natural decline after peaks in the pandemic era.

— Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of peaks

Noun

Gardener Tomoki Kato crafted a multilayered landscape featuring undulating mounds, red pine trees, a weeping cherry tree, and a pond.

— Joanna Kawecki, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Ahead, pest pros share how to safely get rid of fire ant mounds and help keep them under control.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026

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