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as in clumpy
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
the lumpy mashed potatoes were cold as well
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as in uneven
not having a level or smooth surface
before painting, we had to sand the lumpy surface to make it smooth
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Recent Examples of lumpy
Small business owners or folks with very lumpy income might want to push closer to a full year’s worth of expenses.
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Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
If the batter seems sticky or lumpy, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 Tbsp.
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Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
This slowdown, however, is not investment thesis changing for us as orders tend to be lumpy.
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Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Unlike cottage cheese, which can be lumpy and watery, farmer's cheese is pressed to remove excess liquid.
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Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lumpy
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
If the batter seems sticky or lumpy, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 Tbsp.
—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
This slowdown, however, is not investment thesis changing for us as orders tend to be lumpy.
—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Unlike cottage cheese, which can be lumpy and watery, farmer's cheese is pressed to remove excess liquid.
—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lumpy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
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Using a vegetable peeler, shave a modest amount of Parmesan onto a plate (a mound of grated Parmesan may look impressive, but all that clumpy cheese mutes the dressing).
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Joo missed another fairway to the right into a clumpy lie, pitched back to the fairway, sent her wedge over the green with a front pin, chipped 8 feet by the hole and missed the putt, taking a double bogey to fall three shots behind.
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If visible pores or uneven texture is a concern for you at all, this primer is the ultimate solution.
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As with that earlier boom-and-bust cycle, the AI landscape is likely to yield uneven outcomes, according to Qian Wang, global head of capital market research at Vanguard, and senior global economist Kevin Khang.
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Measuring less than a millimeter thick, this sensor basically acts like a neuron in our brain, processing and keeping the information even after the original signal is gone.
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ZDNet Korea also reported that the Wide Fold uses 60μm ultra-thin glass on its inner display, 30% thicker than the 45μm used on the Z Fold 8 Ultra.
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Located in Florina, in northwestern Greece, the region lies on a high plateau ringed by jagged peaks, with freshwater lakes below.
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An important entry to the New Queer Cinema canon, Kar-wai’s drama is passionate, moody, and deeply evocative, tracing the jagged edges of an on-again, off-again romance in seedy 1990s Buenos Aires.
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Inside, they’re lined with a chunky terry fabric, and tan rubber outsoles are paired with white suede stitching around the laces for extra durability with a contrastinged color scheme (though more color options are available).
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From colorful gemstones and chunky gold bands to east-west settings and sculptural silhouettes, couples are moving away from the conventional one-size-fits-all engagement ring in favor of unique designs that reflect personal style and identity.
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After a couple of rough shooting nights against Minnesota and Las Vegas, the Valkyries found their groove.
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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Inside, there’s a unique two-tone color split for throne-like front seats and rear jump seats, with standard Dinamica—akin to nubby Alcantara—dressing seat inserts and door trim.
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Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.
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In the midst of the rugged match, Sweden lost one of its top players to a non-contact injury.
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The search for Gracie the giraffe, missing in Texas, hit its two-week mark on June 25 as the manager of her ranch is continuing to scour rugged terrain from the ground and sky.
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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