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lump

[luhmp] / lʌmp /
NOUN
clump, mass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bulge bump chunk hunk knot pile swelling tumor wad
STRONG
agglomeration ball bit block bulk bunch cake chip cluster crumb dab gob group growth handful lot morsel mountain much nugget part peck piece portion protrusion protuberance scrap section solid spot tumescence wedge
WEAK
knurl
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depression
STRONG
individual little one whole
VERB
tolerate, withstand
Synonyms
STRONG
abide bear brook digest endure stand stomach suffer swallow take
WEAK
put up with
Antonyms
STRONG
avoid disallow discontinue dodge misunderstand refuse reject shun stop
WEAK
change fight

Example Sentences

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The policies are designed to provide their family with a lump sum of money after they die to cover things ranging from funeral expenses to outstanding debts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Eddie Howe felt a lump in his throat as the open-top bus turned the corner.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

As for the payouts themselves, in the case of a traditional life insurance policy, you will usually receive your payment in one lump sum.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Kalshi says that even if anyone wins, “in its sole and absolute discretion” it may choose to pay out not a lump sum of $1 billion but $100 million a year for 10 years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

A cold lump of fear grew in her stomach.

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr

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