1
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
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2
as in rough
marked by a series of sharp quick motions
the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
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3
as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected
the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration
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Recent Examples of choppy
The episodes feel choppy, hardly letting anything land, yet still feeling slow.
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Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Its elevation crest is unlike most venues, and the road-course extensions feel a bit more choppy than the turns from the main oval.
—Shane Connuck
october 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Photographer Marco Bahler shared snaps of Anderson on Instagram rocking a choppy mullet with bangs, her long-time blonde swapped out for copper red.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
So, who's returning from past vessels and who's new to the choppy waters of Below Deck?
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
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Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Its elevation crest is unlike most venues, and the road-course extensions feel a bit more choppy than the turns from the main oval.
—Shane Connuck
october 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Photographer Marco Bahler shared snaps of Anderson on Instagram rocking a choppy mullet with bangs, her long-time blonde swapped out for copper red.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
So, who's returning from past vessels and who's new to the choppy waters of Below Deck?
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choppy
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These factions do not hold stable territory, but their sporadic resistance — from raids to armed standoffs — signals the first cracks in Hamas’s grip.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Freeze’s scheme, however, has leaned too heavily on sporadic big plays and not enough on sustained drives — a formula that has left Auburn struggling in late-game situations.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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There was obvious rust, and the shooting efficiency was rough, as Ball converted only 36% from the field.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys' already rough defense took an unexpected hit Friday because of an at-home injury.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Specifically the perimenopausal timeframe can be very confusing both to a clinician and a patient in the sense that there are a lot of symptoms that are hard to navigate and understand.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
15 Oct. 2025
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The twice-a-year clock change can be a bit confusing, especially to Arizonans who don't observe the practice.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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While some may view it as extravagant goods and high-end services, others see it as occasional splurges, unique experiences and good health.—
Maddie McGay,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Daily and nightly tours now offer visitors its complex history, along with an occasional paranormal scare.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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After years of uneven results, prospects at main camp gave an indication that this season might be different.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Geographic and demographic disparities The uneven distribution of EV charging infrastructure is a huge challenge.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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But beyond that familiar advice, dietary guidance has long been vague and inconsistent.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates may have positions in financial instruments mentioned, may have acquired such positions at prices no longer available, and may have interests different from or adverse to your interests or inconsistent with the advice herein.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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That Stevenson had proposed a new method of producing intermittent light in lighthouses.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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But in Pakistan’s Kurram area, intermittent gunfire continued, according to local officials and residents.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The oil and gas industry has suffered a bumpy few years following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing supply issues.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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United, which had a bumpy ride to start the year, forecast higher-than-expected earnings for the current quarter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Choppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choppy. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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