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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 plane came down hard, fast and bumpy, yet stuck the landing.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The path has been bumpy, marked by store fleet downsizings, management changes, logo changes, category introductions of mixed success and an inability to attract the next generation of shoppers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The road to see the longest bridge on the Route, the 1933 Pony Bridge near Bridgeport, was cracked and bumpy.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The Blue Jays designated Lauer for assignment last week, after a bumpy start to the season.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The path has been bumpy, marked by store fleet downsizings, management changes, logo changes, category introductions of mixed success and an inability to attract the next generation of shoppers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The road to see the longest bridge on the Route, the 1933 Pony Bridge near Bridgeport, was cracked and bumpy.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The Blue Jays designated Lauer for assignment last week, after a bumpy start to the season.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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There is a high risk of dangerous rip currents and rough surf at all Central Florida beaches.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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This rich neck cream is great for crepiness, fine lines, and rough skin texture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Drafty rooms, open windows, ceiling fans, and uneven surfaces can disrupt the flame, causing uneven melting, excessive soot, or wax that burns faster on one side than the other.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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This noncomodegenic and fragrance-free serum foundation helps smooth redness and uneven skin texture.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The humble insects, which have jagged wings and fuzzy, thick legs, migrate every year from the Sierra Nevada to warmer coastal areas in winter, laying eggs which grow into caterpillars and eventually new butterflies.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Seismic images of mid-ocean ridges typically show rough and jagged terrain, formed when lava oozes up into the cold ocean along faults or fissures and hardens suddenly into stone.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Holly Wheeler, vice president of global brand marketing at Kontoor Brands, said the partnership with Coors Banquet honors Wrangler’s music heritage, blending festival style with rugged functionality.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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This rugged Makita vacuum for cars can run for up to 30 minutes on a charge and its suction can be reversed to blow dirt and debris out of tight spaces.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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