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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
Historical Market Performance Regardless of the numbers’ quality, investing in stocks is always a bumpy journey.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Some impulse to hedge ahead of the Fed decision, which BofA technical strategist Paul Ciana notes coincides this year with the start of the often bumpy final 10 days of September, which qualifies as the weakest last 10 days of any month.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
But the road back is getting bumpier, and the AFC West might be the deepest division in football.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Tickets must be purchased online in advance, and a slow, bumpy road leads to the parking lot.
—Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Some impulse to hedge ahead of the Fed decision, which BofA technical strategist Paul Ciana notes coincides this year with the start of the often bumpy final 10 days of September, which qualifies as the weakest last 10 days of any month.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
But the road back is getting bumpier, and the AFC West might be the deepest division in football.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Tickets must be purchased online in advance, and a slow, bumpy road leads to the parking lot.
—Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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After a rough outing Thursday, though, Stewart will pitch again for OKC on Sunday.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Then there was a rough outing Week 2 at Indianapolis in which he and Strnad each were exposed in coverage and targeted by a Colts offense that racked up 447 yards and operated extensively through running back Jonathan Taylor and tight end Tyler Warren.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their offense has looked uneven, especially in the passing game under Arch Manning, who has thrown for about 579 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Omni-Grip traction on these shoes keeps you steady on slick or uneven terrain, while cushioning with high-energy return helps power each step.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bowles’s diction is jagged and strange, surprising but seemingly inevitable.—
Nicole Flattery,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Along the way, road trippers wind their way along the Lake Superior shoreline, where waves crash against jagged cliffs and waterfalls tumble into the great lake.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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Gorham, New Hampshire Snugly situated in the shadow of the rugged Presidential mountains, Gorham is one of the Granite State’s most suggestive spots – and autumn in New England is a wonderful time to experience the town’s kaleidoscope of changing leaves.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The park is ideal for backpacking, paddling, and aurora viewing thanks to its rugged terrain and dark skies.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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