bumped
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
For example, while driving in the extremely remote northwest Australia to see an eclipse in 2019, Green said she bumped into Milligan.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The company bumped up its profit forecast for the year, guiding for earnings per share of $7.35 to $7.50, compared with a prior range of $7.30 to $7.45.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Ferguson recalled that the pair bumped into each other at Wentworth Golf Club a few weeks after the end of the season and there was no animosity as they spent time together.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Before the rainout bumped the second game of the series against the New York Yankees, Sheehan was scheduled to start Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
The truck bumped as it traveled on the rough road that snaked between the pine trees around them and jerked his body around.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
![]()