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clumps

  • plural of clump.
  • present tense form of clump (3rd person singular).

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The team also discovered that protein clumps commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, including amyloid-beta and alpha-synuclein, can trigger the S-nitrosylation of STING.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

In recent weeks, clumps of ships, some of them the world’s largest tankers laden with oil and liquefied natural gas, have traversed the dangerous crossing, creating a tiny relief valve for the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

These abnormal protein clumps are considered hallmark signs of the disease.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The process forms clumps that sink to the bottom, creating a dense biomass layer that can be collected and removed more easily.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

She forced her gaze beyond the clumps of passengers, to the huge plate glass window on the other side of the aisle.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix