bumps

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.

One of her most moving chapters describes how people with Alzheimer’s gain temporary access to memories of who they are when they hear songs from their own reminiscence bumps.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But those are just bumps on the diplomatic road.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Then there are 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green cards, which just by typing that highfalutin name can give even the most savvy collector goose bumps.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Recent data show that traffic bumps after new product launches and marketing campaigns have been short-lived, with no consistent week-to-week improvement, wrote Christopher Carri, an analyst at KeyBanc Capital Markets, in a note.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Goose bumps went up and down Akira’s arms.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz