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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
The Englishman had a bumpy front nine, with just one birdie and three bogeys.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
The 12-turn, 2.2-mile track is narrow and bumpy in spots — to go along with manhole covers and transitions from concrete to asphalt and back — and there is little room for error in some areas.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
It’s been a bumpy start for the 22-year-old lefty, stuck in a 1-for-33 slump as of this writing, in a sport that provides bumpy starts for a lot of 22-year-olds.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
Following a bumpy drive to this glamping sanctuary overlooking the majestic Achla Beach, you’re greeted by the friendly staff, clad in their own T-shirts and flip flops, immediately setting the tone for the casual atmosphere of the place.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
The 12-turn, 2.2-mile track is narrow and bumpy in spots — to go along with manhole covers and transitions from concrete to asphalt and back — and there is little room for error in some areas.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
It’s been a bumpy start for the 22-year-old lefty, stuck in a 1-for-33 slump as of this writing, in a sport that provides bumpy starts for a lot of 22-year-olds.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
Following a bumpy drive to this glamping sanctuary overlooking the majestic Achla Beach, you’re greeted by the friendly staff, clad in their own T-shirts and flip flops, immediately setting the tone for the casual atmosphere of the place.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
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Here are several other Twins takeaways from a rough weekend in Denver, which ended on an encouraging note: Ryan shows confidence after first All-Star Game Making his first start since delivering a dominant inning in the All-Star Game on Tuesday, Ryan was outstanding in the series finale.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Devin Williams has settled down after a rough beginning of the year, and Luke Weaver remains superb despite some hiccups before the All-Star Break.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Long runs over uneven, rocky trail comes with its share of foot issues, but few sacrifices are greater than those poor keratin creatures attached to your precious foot fingers.—
Kade Krichko,
Outside Online,
22 July 2025
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Block is working to reestablish investor confidence after uneven performance from its Cash App business.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The vastness of the canyon, with its jagged edges and rushing rivers.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
16 July 2025
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Major stock indexes continued their jagged descent downward in morning trading Tuesday after tumbling Monday.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
9 July 2025
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The Thai military has since claimed that more than 100 Cambodian soldiers have been killed as fighting spread throughout their rugged border, spanning some 500 miles.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The Cyclades are famed for postcard-perfect sunsets—while Crete offers rugged gorges and myth-laden palaces.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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