GUMMING (UP) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

gumming (up)

verb

present participle of gum (up)

as in stopping (up)

to prevent passage through by filling with something pipes gummed up with cooking grease

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Samsung built that into the S26 Ultra’s display at a hardware level, using a filter layer that acts like tiny vertical blinds sitting inside the panel itself, physically blocking light from travelling sideways.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
It’s made from a soft, breathable fabric that’s comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time, and features secure zippered pockets with RFID-blocking protection in order to prevent digital theft of your information.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

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Dugan's case marked the first time that a state judge in Wisconsin went to trial on charges of obstructing immigration agents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Dugan’s case was a first for Wisconsin Dugan’s case marked the first time that a state judge in Wisconsin went to trial on charges of obstructing immigration agents.

— Claire Savage, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of obstructing

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