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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 mayor took a spin in a Jeep Wrangler in the exhibit's interactive off-roading track, which took her up a high track, down some bumpy steps, across crevasses to test the vehicle's maneuverability and along an uneven plane.
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Dana Afana, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Silver investors might see higher potential gains in high inflation times, but should be prepared for a bumpier ride.
—Sharon Wu, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Even if state authorities are able to properly investigate a case and consider charges against a federal officer, the legal road is bumpy.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
That means a bumpier road ahead.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Dana Afana, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Silver investors might see higher potential gains in high inflation times, but should be prepared for a bumpier ride.
—Sharon Wu, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Even if state authorities are able to properly investigate a case and consider charges against a federal officer, the legal road is bumpy.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
That means a bumpier road ahead.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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Known as StellFoundry, the new project focuses on replacing lengthy calculations in the design process with types of digital models, or surrogates, that provide rough calculation estimates.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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The family, from the state capital Perth, were using kayaks and paddleboards on Friday morning when rough ocean and wind conditions started dragging them out.—
Rod McGuirk,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Despite substantial investment, outcomes remain uneven, and access to alternatives is often constrained by income.—
Carol Platt Liebau,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bets on economic resilience have recently fueled gains in companies that tend to benefit from improving growth prospects, the latest data underscored the uneven labor market characterized by limited numbers of overall dismissals and lackluster hiring.—
Rita Nazareth,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These handheld masterpieces may come with jagged edges and some discrepancy in hole size, but the flavor and texture are perfect every time.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Located in Jackson Hole, this serene landscape is home to glistening lakes, jagged terrain, and beautiful moose, mule deer, bison, and elk.—
Giovanna Caravetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both the Hangout Shade 7 and Hangout Shade 10 feature the rugged, adventure-ready Aerotech PVC inflatable construction that features throughout Bote's product line.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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