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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
Another member of the Mag 7, however, had a bumpy Monday.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
As for Diego Pavia and Vandy, the path to a CFP bid is still bumpy, despite reaching 6-1 for the first time since 1950.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Crypto is maturing, and with that maturity will come learning opportunities, some of which will be bumpier than others; investors and policymakers alike should view this positively.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Her foray into fashion was bumpy Beckham became interested in fashion during the Spice Girls’ reign.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
As for Diego Pavia and Vandy, the path to a CFP bid is still bumpy, despite reaching 6-1 for the first time since 1950.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Crypto is maturing, and with that maturity will come learning opportunities, some of which will be bumpier than others; investors and policymakers alike should view this positively.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Her foray into fashion was bumpy Beckham became interested in fashion during the Spice Girls’ reign.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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This usually happens for a variety of reasons, including love biting, fear, anxiety, being a pet, frustration, rough play, social pressure, illness, or pain.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Dolphins won six of eight after that rough start last season, and the team hopes that turnaround can be duplicated.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The pressure rhythm was adjusted to an uneven triangle pattern to better match the freezing process.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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Barcelona arrives determined to reclaim momentum after an uneven run of performances.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The morning light casts jagged shadows across the pink stone, catching the saguaro spines and illuminating them like desert saints.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to one tale, the devil escaped from hell and formed the jagged peaks in one day’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX Trail Running Shoes While most hiking shoes have a more rugged, utilitarian look, these Hoka hikers lend more towards stylish.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hokkaido is known for its rugged natural beauty, cold winters and thriving agricultural and seafood industries.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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