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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
While the road was undoubtedly bumpy for Nate Faanes and Charlotte’s defense last season, there’s a growing sense of excitement for the 49ers as Faanes enters his second year as defensive coordinator.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
The behemoth Ponderosa lemon, that can rival a grapefruit in size, is short on juice and flavor, but big on zest with a thick, bumpy rind.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
It's been a bumpy ride for mortgage rates this year, to say the least.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
As for an internal resolution at the WGAW, that might be a bumpier road.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
The behemoth Ponderosa lemon, that can rival a grapefruit in size, is short on juice and flavor, but big on zest with a thick, bumpy rind.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
It's been a bumpy ride for mortgage rates this year, to say the least.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
As for an internal resolution at the WGAW, that might be a bumpier road.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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Junior starter Colin Jack settled in after a rough third inning to pitch a complete game for Batavia (9-9-1, 5-3).—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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It's garnered a reputation for rough conditions for people in custody and guards alike over its history.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Luxury players are showing an uneven recovery following a boom that ended in 2022.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The uneven access across states can exacerbate disparities.—
Moriah Balingit,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If the stem is still attached or the scar looks jagged and raised, the fruit was likely picked too early and may not be as sweet.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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And Cello Pete, who has collaborated with Hersh for years, added much to the proceedings, with his lush string work providing an important counterbalance to Hersh’s jagged guitar lines.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Netflix’s bracingly nasty action-thriller Apex is a fine addition, plonking the star down in a rugged Australian landscape and throwing nature’s formidable might at her while stirring a psychotic serial killer into the mix.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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For Grylls, however, the attire is a uniform for a job that bridges the gap between A-list glamour and rugged human experience.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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