bump into

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“What are you going to do if you bump into an ICE agent who is not having a good day and decides to profile you?” her parents ask her.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

"Instead, they bump into the walls of the pores."

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2025

But Bonnie did not like Claude, whose limited vision caused him to bump into his surroundings — and into her.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

She also recalled the team's efforts to make sure she and Alex did not bump into each other ahead of filming, which meant her diving into a cupboard if he was walking along the corridor.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

The corner is crowded, and people bump into each other, rushing to clean up before we go to recess.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari