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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“Now you’re seeing picks and bumps, you’re seeing screens all over the place,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

“Investors are aware that unanticipated problems will develop, but these are viewed as minor speed bumps rather than roadblocks forcing long delays, as long as the path ahead looks clear.”

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

There have been some bumps along the road but the most striking cultural change has been the club's refusal to panic.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

I hit some other bumps in the road as I tinkered.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

This is my first time coming down here at night, and it’s giving me goose bumps.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks