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as in ragged
having an uneven edge or outline
it's going to be hard to repair the jagged tear in the tablecloth so that it doesn't show
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as in uneven
not having a level or smooth surface
rode our mountain bikes down the trail's jagged terrain, which made for a bumpy ride
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Recent Examples of jagged
Its alpine-style streets, surrounded by jagged peaks, are lined with breweries and boutique shops.
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Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The video — which has since been taken down by the TikToker, who issued an apology — captured his final moments after Miller reached the summit and then had trouble getting his gear bag unstuck on a jagged edge below.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
What thinly passes for a story here is just license to exploit the jagged texture, edges, and imperfections of videotape (the short is set in 1992 and really looks it) and to assault viewers with prolonged glimpses of adolescent distress.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The video — which has since been taken down by the TikToker, who issued an apology — captured his final moments after Miller reached the summit and then had trouble getting his gear bag unstuck on a jagged edge below.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
What thinly passes for a story here is just license to exploit the jagged texture, edges, and imperfections of videotape (the short is set in 1992 and really looks it) and to assault viewers with prolonged glimpses of adolescent distress.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jagged
Adjective
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Dull blades leave behind ragged leaf tips, which are quick entry points for turf diseases.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her once ragged fur transformed.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The early days of the season have been decidedly uneven.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Special features include their grippy Vibram outsoles, cushiony FloatPro Foam pods, and extra underfoot protection against rocks and uneven terrain.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
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The series follows the slow and halting coming together of Noah, reeling from a broken relationship, and Joanne (Kristen Bell), an agnostic podcaster with seemingly little in common with the spiritual leader.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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McQueen’s set covered a broken engagement and entering the dating pool as a newly single guy as Sweeney and Braun held hands under the table and sipped on bottles of water.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX Trail Running Shoes While most hiking shoes have a more rugged, utilitarian look, these Hoka hikers lend more towards stylish.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hokkaido is known for its rugged natural beauty, cold winters and thriving agricultural and seafood industries.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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This usually happens for a variety of reasons, including love biting, fear, anxiety, being a pet, frustration, rough play, social pressure, illness, or pain.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Dolphins won six of eight after that rough start last season, and the team hopes that turnaround can be duplicated.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jagged. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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