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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
If Burnett does get appointed as the new CHA top dog, the road ahead with resident relations will likely be bumpy.
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Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
In the United States, the bumpiest routes are dominated by flights crisscrossing the Rocky Mountains to and from Denver and Salt Lake City.
—Renée Rigdon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
The beginning of ninth grade was already shaping up to be a bumpy transition for then-14-year-old Elliott.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Their trip quickly hits a bumpy patch when Elliot accidentally hits a unicorn with his car, a mistake that will come to haunt him.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
In the United States, the bumpiest routes are dominated by flights crisscrossing the Rocky Mountains to and from Denver and Salt Lake City.
—Renée Rigdon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
The beginning of ninth grade was already shaping up to be a bumpy transition for then-14-year-old Elliott.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Their trip quickly hits a bumpy patch when Elliot accidentally hits a unicorn with his car, a mistake that will come to haunt him.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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Battlefield 6 hype is losing a bit of steam with changes to its second beta run, involving new additions, controversial decisions and rough retreads of old modes.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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My mother, just beneath her skin, housed a palpable rage, and my father’s cheeks were pocked and rough from ingrown hairs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Back in April, Ulta had already slowed its rollout within Target, citing uneven returns and operational friction in certain locations.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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From the outside, staying in these uneven dynamics can look like passivity or even low self-esteem.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This plant is recognizable by its characteristic arrangement of leaves growing in groups of three with edges that vary from smooth to jagged.—
Christopher P. Holstege,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Beads of sweat dripped in jagged lines from Brandis Rogers’ temples and the nape of her neck.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 2025 Subaru Outback is an adventure-ready SUV Subaru's SUV models like the Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback are known for their rugged exteriors and off-roading potential.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Fleece merges a rugged sophistication with everyday staples.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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