Recent Examples of Synonyms for lump (up)
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How to make brown sugar not hard Brown sugar can clump and get hard as the molasses naturally evaporates.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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But, alas, there were no undies—just a very clumped up, misshapen pad squished within my sports bra.Julia Ries, SELF, 18 Sep. 2024
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Those tasked with shepherding Desert Warrior acknowledge that sand has gummed up the movie’s gears.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
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Deborah Fisher, executive director of the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government, told Forbes that NDAs don’t supersede the state’s public records law, but have been used to gum up access to information.Sarah Emerson, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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The process made milk more easily digestible, with microbes producing lactic acid that causes milk to curdle and form the basis of cheese.Katie Hunt, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
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The old laughter has now curdled into something more personal and petulant—and potentially dangerous.Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2024
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Simmer for two to three minutes, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook at a brisk simmer, stirring often, until the juices thicken, about 10 minutes.John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Lump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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