clump

Example Sentences

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Add more pasta water as needed — the sauce should lightly coat, not clump.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

"The required plasma clump is consistent with CMEs launched by the Sun and other stars in the Milky Way."

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

These proteins clump together to form plaques that interfere with communication between neurons and trigger processes that gradually damage brain tissue.

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2026

Digging a healthy clump of potatoes from the rich, black soil, Craig says, "potatoes are an amazing crop. You can't knock that, but we know things need to change."

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

A clump of sand fell off her bedraggled hair.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook