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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For example, you might hit speed bumps in finding housing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The event’s description said attendees would be greeted with “champagne, caviar bumps, and a mysterious envelope” that reveals who the AI matchmaker paired them up with.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

Apple's share price took a tumble following the announcement of its price bumps on Thursday.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

My car took the long way to get to Las Vegas Boulevard, aka The Strip, and speed bumps made that stretch, well, bumpy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

They all stood and looked at each other for a minute, and Natalie got goose bumps.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz