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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
David Williams, National Review, 26 Dec. 2024
Ten years ago, the European Space Agency’s Rosetta probe pulled up alongside a dusty, icy lump the size of a mountain.
—Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
Errol Morris, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
But when these acts are lumped into yacht rock, they are relegated to the minor leagues, stuck as purveyors of slick chill-out music for the aging and affluent.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
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
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Noun
Just in time for Christmas, certain members of Congress are hard at work in their policy shops, fashioning a massive lump of cybersecurity coal with which to gift American users of electronic devices.
—David Williams, National Review, 26 Dec. 2024
Ten years ago, the European Space Agency’s Rosetta probe pulled up alongside a dusty, icy lump the size of a mountain.
—Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
Significantly, Sessions did not address families crossing the border — they were lumped in with smugglers.
—Errol Morris, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
But when these acts are lumped into yacht rock, they are relegated to the minor leagues, stuck as purveyors of slick chill-out music for the aging and affluent.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump
Noun
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Large chunks of the property have been used for recycling and composting operations since 1995.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The lefty is coming off a horrendous year and Arizona would likely eat a large chunk of his contract to move him.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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She’s been tested for Celiac disease, in which the gluten found in wheat, barley, rye, and other foods can trigger an intestine-damaging immune response, and Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune disease that causes swelling and severe inflammation in the digestive tract.—
Julia Sullivan,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2025
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Lymphatic massage was a must, especially in the beginning when my swelling was at its worst.—
Meirav Devash,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Season 5, episode 11 began with Tommy (Gina Torres) learning that her tumors are growing in size, giving her possibly just days to live.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Scans also showed growth in the tumors in his liver.—
John Carreyrou,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Following a rough 104-83 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the Charlotte Hornets announced LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in a week after spraining his ankle in Monday’s defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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Smelling defeat from Putin's myriad military, economic, and diplomatic failures, Trump does not see Putin as a worthy ally.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Kadyrov’s fighters were instrumental in the final assault on Donetsk Airport in January, having fought for months to capture the wrecked hulk of buildings that once made up the passenger terminals.—
Nicholas Waller,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2015
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There were literal piles of dead and mangled Russians around the smoldering hulks.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Detailed analytics and reporting Simply collecting the data isn’t enough.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Among the ideas shared was a plan to overhaul how amendment sponsors can collect petitions to get initiatives on the ballot.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Rihanna was shuffled out through a restricted exit by deputies, and Rocky left separately through the main courthouse doors.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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The impact is evident, with the Panthers having to shuffle defense pairings and rely on players who usually handle lesser roles to contribute bigger minutes when Ekblad is out.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
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Yes, Kansas City’s defense is incredible and Mahomes is a postseason beast, but Buffalo beat the Chiefs once this season, recording 107 more total yards than the Chiefs on Nov. 17.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Texans went from 12th to 22nd in total yards, 13th to 19th in points per game and the fewest giveaways in the league to 11th most from 2023 to 2024.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Lump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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