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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
Those prone to seasickness should prepare for a potentially bumpy, albeit quick, ride.
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Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
But the road to further innovation has been a bumpy one.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
For example, Miura said the Shizuoka track is so bumpy that chair wheels tend to catch on the ground.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Cawthorn’s bumpy two-year ride through Congress included several controversies, including the seemingly debunked claim that he’d been invited to attend a VIP orgy.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
But the road to further innovation has been a bumpy one.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
For example, Miura said the Shizuoka track is so bumpy that chair wheels tend to catch on the ground.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Cawthorn’s bumpy two-year ride through Congress included several controversies, including the seemingly debunked claim that he’d been invited to attend a VIP orgy.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
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With climate change causing storms to be stronger and rougher than in the past, communities up and down the California coast are facing a similar challenge, as other aging wooden piers suffer damage, leaving cities facing large bills while the public clamors to keep the popular attractions open.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Using your fingers and the outside edges of your palms, press in any rough spots or remaining dry bits of dough.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As an over-the-counter retinoid, retinol helps accelerate skin cell turnover, which can visibly improve uneven texture, fine lines, and discoloration over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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But the improvements were short-lived as rates rose significantly in March, driven by a series of uneven economic reports and a spike in geopolitical tensions and overseas conflicts.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Glover, for instance, was particularly captivated by the jagged topography along the moon’s terminator, the dividing line between its illuminated side and the side cloaked in darkness.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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Outside the window were snippets of jagged peaks.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Isolated by its beautiful, rugged mountains, West Virginia sits entirely within Appalachia and has long been listed at the bottom of a laundry list of failings, including poor health and a lack of education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Here, the sun cast stark, dramatic shadows across the moon’s steep cliffs, rugged ripples and seemingly bottomless craters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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