LUMP (UP) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

lump (up)

verb

Definition of lump (up)

as in to clump

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Improper washing can cause down and feathers to clump permanently.

— Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
With all those stars clumped together, even fainter globular clusters will typically be easier to spot than the smaller variety.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of clump

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And give him credit for switching Anunoby onto Fox, gumming up San Antonio’s offense in the fourth quarter — especially when the Spurs never adjusted by going away from the matchup.

— Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Second, the Red Sox could streamline their roster and finally clear out the logjams that have gummed up the works for the past two years.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026

Definition of gum

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But Buddy, the feature debut of Casper Kelly, lets the genre’s relentlessly upbeat tone slowly curdle in the opening sequence, in which one of the kids refuses to play along with day’s lesson about being brave and trying new things.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Yet there is little time for the thought to curdle, because this game is a Monday night maelstrom.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of curdle

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Add the coconut milk in four or five batches, stirring and letting things bubble vigorously for 3 to 8 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly before adding the next batch.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Temper the egg and cheese mixture with hot pasta water, then toss it with the spaghetti off the heat so the eggs thicken into a silky sauce instead of scrambling.

— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of thicken

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