as in weighing down
to make sad
that sort of news really bums me out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumming (out)
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Large swaths of oriental bittersweet weighing down trees and damaging forests can be found in pockets all across Indiana.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025 -
The four-layer gauze construction—made with 100% Turkish Cotton—is fluffy without weighing down your bedscape.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
20 Sep. 2025
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Lastly, swap in the crevice tool for corners and other hard-to-reach areas, especially spots under furniture, that usually require bending over or getting down on your hands and knees.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Simple tasks like sitting on the couch, climbing into a car seat or getting down on the floor became difficult.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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His assaults on free speech norms come with depressing regularity.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Still, any further restrictions on shots by ACIP could have trickle-down effects, further depressing already declining immunization rates for vaccine-preventable diseases and raising the risk of outbreaks.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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China is poised to win great swathes of the booming European EV market and that is troubling the automakers.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Yet most fans do not care unduly about what a squad costs and while sound financial management is welcomed, the strength of the team is the thing that is troubling them right now.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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This allows Ukrainian soldiers to conduct bold exploratory missions deep into the territory now controlled by Russia while not worrying about losing their Starlink signal.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Is there a health issue that's worrying you?—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The news was saddening for Jewell — but also alarming for the defense.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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The employee replied that Green didn't mention suicide by cop specifically, but noted his comments remained concerning.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Occasional use of those protein powders isn’t as concerning as a person making protein shakes three times a day.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Bumming (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumming%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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