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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
After a very bumpy road, Coyote vs. Acme‘s team took to San Diego Comic-Con to celebrate the movie finally heading to the big screen and announce its forthcoming release date.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
But getting council members and the mayor to see eye to eye on what should be funded, and at what level, has been a bumpy road in recent weeks.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
And given those polled by JD Power rated safety, reliability and trust as key attributes to their ideal robotaxi service, the negative headlines sparked by Tesla's bumpy Austin rollout may not be helping the industry's image, sources told Reuters.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The Gila monster's bumpy, beaded skin is usually black and bright pink or orange, which helps to camouflage it in its environment.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
But getting council members and the mayor to see eye to eye on what should be funded, and at what level, has been a bumpy road in recent weeks.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
And given those polled by JD Power rated safety, reliability and trust as key attributes to their ideal robotaxi service, the negative headlines sparked by Tesla's bumpy Austin rollout may not be helping the industry's image, sources told Reuters.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The Gila monster's bumpy, beaded skin is usually black and bright pink or orange, which helps to camouflage it in its environment.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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The Jayhawks’ offense should play a pivotal role in ensuring KU comes out on top. Prediction: Kansas (3-1) Game 5: KU vs. Cincinnati Cincinnati looks to get back on track after a rough first two seasons in the Big 12.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Stepping into the role played by Damon in the film, British actor Milo Callaghan is Rudy Baylor, who has overcome a rough childhood and family tragedy to graduate at the top of his law school class.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
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
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After challenging hikes through Zion's rugged terrain, there is nothing more healing than relaxing in waters that remind us of Iceland's Blue Lagoon, the Dead Sea, or Japan's Hokkaido Island.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shot on location across Cape Town and the Western Cape, the production embraces a rugged, sun-drenched aesthetic.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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