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as in uneven
not having a level or smooth surface
the bumpy road made the jeep bounce all over
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Recent Examples of bumpy
Previous large initial public offerings suggest SpaceX investors could be in for a bumpy ride after Elon Musk's rocket company goes public on Friday.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Investors should buckle up for a bumpy ride as multiple risks have suddenly converged to test what looked like an unstoppable stock rally.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Turbulence is never fun, but that's especially true for some extra bumpy routes across Asia.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
The path to this point was just a little bumpier than expected.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Investors should buckle up for a bumpy ride as multiple risks have suddenly converged to test what looked like an unstoppable stock rally.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Turbulence is never fun, but that's especially true for some extra bumpy routes across Asia.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
The path to this point was just a little bumpier than expected.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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Last year, researchers at the University of California San Diego developed a wearable AI system that accurately interprets arm gestures and controls robots, even during running, vehicle motion, or rough ocean conditions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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The large leg retains stability even on rough, uneven ground.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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These Black Diamond poles help take pressure off knees and joints during steep descents while providing extra stability on uneven terrain.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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His central finding is that task-level productivity gains are real but do not automatically translate to firm-level or economy-wide effects — and that the historical analogy to electrification suggests transformation will be slow, uneven, and dependent on complementary investment.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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As the sky darkened, the jagged ridgeline of the mountains behind us grew sharp and pronounced.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 June 2026
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At Palisades State Park, striking red-pink Sioux quartzite cliffs jut up to 50 feet above Split Rock Creek, their jagged faces almost glowing against a backdrop of bucolic farmland.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Even the most rugged campers still need their phones for maps, weather updates, and emergencies.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Mammoth Overland just unveiled an ultra-rugged, off-road trailer called the Xtinction Level Escape.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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