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Recent Examples of gum
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
Starface customers certainly have questions about acne, and customers of Blip, which sells nicotine gum, definitely have questions about how to stop smoking.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Antetokounmpo trade talks could gum up negotiations for other players as well, not just in Sacramento but across the league, as teams await word on the 10-time All-Star.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Texturized rubber is used again on the T-toe, and the midsole is split with a white section with pink stripe and gum.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
Starface customers certainly have questions about acne, and customers of Blip, which sells nicotine gum, definitely have questions about how to stop smoking.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Brushing harder and longer does not mean cleaner teeth, Hoss noted, adding that aggressive brushing and outdated brush designs are major contributors to gum recession and enamel wear.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Antetokounmpo trade talks could gum up negotiations for other players as well, not just in Sacramento but across the league, as teams await word on the 10-time All-Star.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gum
Noun
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Chewy coconut, crunchy cashew crumbs, lots of caramel goo interspersed with chocolate goo.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Huggins is a quiet talker with a dry wit and Martin can be a downright big-hearted pile of goo.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This happens because coffee grounds tend to clump and create blockages.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Continue stirring and splashing in water, aiming for where the flour has not yet clumped and shaking the bowl (or scraping down the sides) as needed to incorporate all the flour, until the mixture forms small, irregularly sized clumps, about rice- or pea-sized.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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House Bill 1095 is a good piece of legislation tarred by a bad amendment that loosens requirements for public notices.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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In this way, the bro construction exploits the vaguely negative connotations attached to masculinity in order to tar something else with the same brush.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hollywood chewed her up and spat her out.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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This transformed our relationship with time, cutting the time spent chewing raw foods and extending our days beyond sunset.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Noun
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My experience growing up in Mississippi was dope.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Gene had a pretty dope, flashy, silvery jacket, maybe gold.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Be sure to allow a few hours of chilling time to let the flavors meld and the biscuits, cream, and curd to set into a soft, scoopable consistency.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As with other criminal syndicates, the cartel has long oiled the gears of corruption with bribes.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The setting is oiled by a drinks program that continues the marine theme, with cocktails using kelp infusions and botanicals from the Mount Nelson gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The cooking process will also cause the okra to release its mucilage.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
1 Mar. 2026
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Soaking chia seeds results in a gel-like coating, called mucilage, that surrounds the seeds.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Gum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gum. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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