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bumping

  • present participle of bump.

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Bumping my way through throngs of excited moviegoers snapping selfies in front of “Barbie” displays and “Oppenheimer” posters and juggling buckets of popcorn, trays of nachos and enormous sodas, I suddenly thought of KCET.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2023

Bumping up an exercise regimen to burn through more calories may also seem like a sure way to boost metabolism and lose weight.

From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2023

Bumping Frazier up a spot means the first steady minutes of the season for Tomas Satoransky.

From Washington Times • Nov. 27, 2017

Bumping up to the $46,670 Touring Elite gets you heated and ventilated front seats, the Qi wireless charger in the center console, and an 11-speaker audio system.

From The Verge • Oct. 12, 2017

These," said their Wósakĭdĭ companions, "are the Bumping Rocks.

From The North American Indian by Curtis, Edward S.