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as in swelling
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue
that's a nasty bump on your arm where you hit the table
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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
I felt the bump of the other car, but there was no damage to either vehicle
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as in to bang
to come into usually forceful contact with something
that police officer bumped into me and should have apologized
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Recent Examples of bump
London Clark, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
When early signs of traction alopecia appear—such as thinning edges, bumps, or scalp tenderness—intervening quickly is key.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
But an injury to another horse during a workout bumped Render Judgment into the Top 20, securing his spot in the starting gate.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The transmission works begrudgingly, and the body rattles over every bump.
—London Clark, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
When early signs of traction alopecia appear—such as thinning edges, bumps, or scalp tenderness—intervening quickly is key.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
At least one camera was also stolen from the car on the second train that had been bumped into, sources said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
But an injury to another horse during a workout bumped Render Judgment into the Top 20, securing his spot in the starting gate.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bump
Noun
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Stash a pair in your carry-on to help prevent swelling and that heavy-leg feeling while flying.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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However, once her swelling went down, the shape of her earlobes bounced back to normal.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This was a post-optimistic world where new exciting collisions in biology had blossomed.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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The Manhattan Beach Police Department said in a press release that officers responded to a report of a traffic collision between a car and pedestrian on Sepulveda Boulevard in the early morning hours of May 4.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Protesters thronged the streets, banging pots and pans.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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One of Butler’s neighbors shared home surveillance footage with the outlet that shows the three teens going up to Butler’s home and not only ringing the doorbell but banging, kicking and slamming on a garage door.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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In busting the thing up to rebuild it, Holmes and Ellis have drained away much of the smart, replacing it with hard nudges to the ribs, tedious hat tips to contemporary sensibilities, and unnecessary lumps of earnest character biography.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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As Chauncey Billups took his lumps throughout his first three seasons as coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, those behind the scenes saw more than a massive number of losses.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The report said her firing was due to her role in the vaccine mandate, which saw many service members booted for not complying.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Kohl’s said Thursday that Buchanan’s firing is unrelated to its performance, financial reporting, results of operations and did not involve any of its other employees.—
Time,
Time,
2 May 2025
Noun
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My heart thumps, in sync with the pitter-patter of feet on the ground.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The colliding material intermixed, then reformed into two separate bodies that would become Earth and the moon.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2025
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Mom to Myles, now 14, and Rondell Jr., now 17, she was used to bumps and bruises from her active sons.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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The court was shown large photos of the bruises Ventura Fine had on her lower back and thigh, taken not long after the alleged incident.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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“Bump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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