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as in collecting
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 shuffling
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 lumping
The Mummy is set up with the grace of Boris Karloff lumping around the catacombs.
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Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Yes, Dallas and Fort Worth are two very different cities located about 30 miles from each other, but for the purpose of this article, the general lumping together of Dallas-Fort Worth as a metroplex works well, as both cities—along with several suburbs—offer numerous benefits for retirees.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Using a single term to cover these heavier-than-helium elements makes some sense because the universe is overwhelmingly made up of the lighter stuff, so lumping everything else into one group makes the math easier.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Nov. 2025
The union said Starbucks is unfairly lumping together various economic proposals from the union to arrive at those pay raise figures.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Proposition 50 splits it into three, lumping the mostly conservative voters in with more liberal cities and coastal communities.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Nov. 2025
The pillows are also resistant to shifting and lumping, so the filling will remain evenly balanced, providing a reliably cozy place to rest your head every night.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Because often what happens is lumping together the perimenopausal experience doesn’t necessarily let someone tell their individualized story, which may different to other conditions.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2025
Some researchers argue that UPFs are too broad a category to be useful, lumping together yogurts and whole-grain breads with potato chips and candy.
—William Warr, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Yes, Dallas and Fort Worth are two very different cities located about 30 miles from each other, but for the purpose of this article, the general lumping together of Dallas-Fort Worth as a metroplex works well, as both cities—along with several suburbs—offer numerous benefits for retirees.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Using a single term to cover these heavier-than-helium elements makes some sense because the universe is overwhelmingly made up of the lighter stuff, so lumping everything else into one group makes the math easier.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Nov. 2025
The union said Starbucks is unfairly lumping together various economic proposals from the union to arrive at those pay raise figures.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Proposition 50 splits it into three, lumping the mostly conservative voters in with more liberal cities and coastal communities.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Nov. 2025
The pillows are also resistant to shifting and lumping, so the filling will remain evenly balanced, providing a reliably cozy place to rest your head every night.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Because often what happens is lumping together the perimenopausal experience doesn’t necessarily let someone tell their individualized story, which may different to other conditions.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2025
Some researchers argue that UPFs are too broad a category to be useful, lumping together yogurts and whole-grain breads with potato chips and candy.
—William Warr, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumping
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The Philadelphia Eagles drafted ninth, 10th, 13th, 21st, 22nd and 30th, collecting stalwarts such as nose tackle Jalen Carter, receiver DaVonta Smith and cornerback Quinyon Mitchell and defensive starters Jordan Davis and Nolan Smith.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bringing the exhibition — and collecting habits — into the present are works by artists who are defining current trends in photography.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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There was major line shuffling overall by Cooper on this night, not just Kucherov, but tweaks to three lines, which ended up looking a little different than what was shown in pregame warmup.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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YoshimiO, sharing fellow ’90s icon Flea’s recent interest in the instrument, turns in a credible trumpet line during the track’s shuffling, exuberant second half.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
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Double-A manager Chad Epperson will take over as interim third base coach and WooSox hitting coach Collin Hetzler has been elevated to the big league staff, but beyond that Breslow said more additions will be made and that Tracy will have a voice in assembling his new staff.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Closing these gaps often requires assembling small and fragmented parcels over time.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s the sound of clogs slowly stomping back into the spotlight.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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For pretty much every gamer alive today, those first few notes induce an almost Pavlovian response — sparking an urge to grab a controller on your lap that isn’t actually there and bringing to mind comfortable, warm memories of stomping Goombas and riding Yoshi on a quest to save Princess Peach.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Restore Our Roads is now gathering signatures for Initiative 175, which would cement the road-spending requirement into the state’s constitution.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The denim style—defined by its super wide leg and high waist—has been sitting forgotten in the back of the closet, gathering dust the past few seasons.—
Ángela Belda,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
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The title track, with its glassy melody and woozy, almost stumbling groove, deploys wholesome, end-of-the-night, comedown energy not unlike Bicep’s most beloved tracks.—
Reid BG,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Pack comfortable shoes and enjoy stumbling upon the secrets of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rather than dispersing plants sporadically, grouping them can significantly enhance their impact.—
Nolan Lewis,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2026
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While a single candle will not eliminate every insect, grouping a few around seating areas creates a more noticeable effect.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vintage silver sugar bowls, creamers, and tea cups are perfect for corralling bathroom items that are otherwise less-than-beautiful.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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The long-running showcase features 7-10 minute sets from hungry, hard-working comics such as Nic Dean, Lane Lonion, Lizzy Wolfson, Sam Ellefson, Phil Corridor, Kate McLachlan, Mitch Jones and Austin Black, with Roy corralling the hilarity.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Lumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumping. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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