bumps

Jump To:

collide, hit, usually with sound v.
move over, dislodge v.
increment v.

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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bumps

That low angle means crater rims, mountains, ridges, and even small surface bumps can block sunlight from reaching lower terrain.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026

Pavement bumps around the course are expected to challenge drivers.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

Or someone bumps into you at a concert.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Dar Lbahja and Wadadli also saw bumps in orders of the dishes that Davis and Neff ate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

Jonesy and I stare at him before she bumps my arm.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell