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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
While Tuesday marked a notable step forward, some lawmakers have lingering concerns, which signals there could still be a bumpy road ahead.
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Beret Leone, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Smith had a bumpy final spring outing, allowing four runs on two hits in 3 1/3 innings.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The Lakers took the bumpy route to overtime, requiring maximum execution on a play where the odds sway heavily against the individual.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
In his fifth season after a bumpy journey through Denver and the LA Clippers, the Wolves picked him up toward the end of last season.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Beret Leone, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Smith had a bumpy final spring outing, allowing four runs on two hits in 3 1/3 innings.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The Lakers took the bumpy route to overtime, requiring maximum execution on a play where the odds sway heavily against the individual.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
In his fifth season after a bumpy journey through Denver and the LA Clippers, the Wolves picked him up toward the end of last season.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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The Heat has also now allowed more than 120 points in eight of the 10 games during this rough 2-8 stretch.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Italian coast guard operated in the Libyan search and rescue area amid rough weather conditions, a spokesman said on Wednesday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility Due to Lupaia’s location on a steep hilltop with gravel pathways and naturally uneven grounds at various levels, this resort is not wheelchair accessible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The truth is that the track record for Olympic host cities is pretty uneven.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The green Rio Grande rests like a ribbon in the jaws of jagged canyons.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The first was a gentle bell curve; the second was a jagged line, with two sharp peaks—one on the left, the other on the right.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Perched on a bluff that overlooks Irish Beach, a private area within Manchester State Park, the home boasts an unobstructed, 180-degree view of the rugged Mendocino coastline.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the near side -- the side seen from Earth -- which is smoother and has flat lava plains known as maria, the far side is rugged and heavily cratered.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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