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bumps

VERB

collide, hit, usually with sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bang bounce crash jerk knock punch rattle shake slam slap smack thump whack

STRONG

box buck bunt butt carom clap clatter crack impinge jar jolt jostle jounce pat plop plunk pound rap strike thud thunder thwack

WEAK

smash into

Antonyms

STRONGEST

placate praise soothe

VERB

move over, dislodge

Synonyms

STRONG

budge displace remove shift

Antonyms

STRONG

remain

VERB

increment

Synonyms

STRONG

increase raise

WEAK

step up

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease diminish

Example Sentences

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The AI trade, even after some bumps late last year, has so far overpowered those hurdles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Crews made a temporary quick fix by shaving off the lifted section of the highway to reduce bumps felt by motorists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Oncology can also help Lilly protect against any competitive speed bumps in GLP-1s.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

That isn’t to say there haven’t been any bumps along the way.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

I open too wide, and his mouth bumps my teeth before he pulls back.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison