1
as in clumping
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2
as in oiling
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3
as in chewing
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumming
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Jared Harris is the best movie John ever, licking his lips and sucking his teeth; Aidan Quinn is the best movie Paul.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025 -
Boston, Cleveland, and New York are licking their chops, ready to feast on a Bucks team missing its point guard, its bench leader, and its identity.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Where Robertson is getting involved has also changed, with more possession in the half-space channels due to Slot’s preference for his full-backs to make under-lapping runs rather than staying out on the touchline.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Adjacent neighborhoods in that area, as well as those west of the Turnpike and south of Plantation, could have sea water lapping into backyards on normal high tides.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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Birth tissue-products are stored at below freezing temperatures to retain their viability and effectiveness and are also shipped in special containers.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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She was heavily criticized for being out of the country when the fire exploded amid dire wind warnings and for freezing up when confronted by press about her absence.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Gumming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumming. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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