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  • present tense form of bump (3rd person singular).

bumps



VERB
move over, dislodge
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STRONG
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increment
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The team observed that English roads contain more bumps and potholes than their French equivalents – but not so many as to upset calculations.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

One of her most moving chapters describes how people with Alzheimer’s gain temporary access to memories of who they are when they hear songs from their own reminiscence bumps.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The AI trade, even after some bumps late last year, has so far overpowered those hurdles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Nissan has faced numerous speed bumps in recent years, including the 2018 arrest of former boss Carlos Ghosn, who later fled Japan concealed in an audio equipment box.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Pong's pulse beat fast in his ears, and goose bumps ran down the backs of his arms.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat



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