bump
verb (used with object)
to come more or less violently in contact with; collide with; strike.
bumping
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present participleof bump.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Another sign of tepid hiring: The average increase in wages was just 3% in the 12 months that ended in August, bumping along prepandemic lows.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
The newfound attention was prompted by a fan bumping into him at a L.A. grocery store and sharing a selfie with the actor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
An 11-year-old paraplegic boy said it was "incredible" bumping into Catherine, Princess of Wales, three times while completing the Three Peaks Challenge.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
The company also raised its full-year earnings outlook to $12.70 a share from $12.25, while bumping its revenue outlook to roughly $35 billion from $34 billion.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
“Because I wouldn’t mind bumping up my trivia game...”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
