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bumped

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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Keys and Mulder said in their earlier study that reinsurance -- insurers themselves buying protection against risk -- has bumped up premiums as firms experienced a "climate epiphany."

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

"I bumped into my son's old headmaster, and as an avid Sunderland fan, he would travel up for games," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

RTX bumped up its full-year forecast citing the strength of its defense business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Mutai was actually bumped down to fourth on the all-time list as all of the top three finishers from the 2026 men’s race beat his previous record time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Turning back around to push Samson to go faster, Jack almost bumped his head into May’s, she was so close.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley