clump

Example Sentences

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Add more pasta water as needed — the sauce should lightly coat, not clump.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

If the crystals clump, they lose surface area needed to process more heme efficiently.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

This protein can clump together into sticky plaques, one of the defining features of Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • Oct. 16, 2025

Digging a healthy clump of potatoes from the rich, black soil, Craig says, "potatoes are an amazing crop. You can't knock that, but we know things need to change."

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Mom always said the awnings made the camper look cheerful, “like a clump of buttercups, blooming outside our windows.”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret