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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
In the karst limestone landscape of eastern Thailand, a small gecko with bumpy skin and enormous brown eyes has been scrambling across cave walls unnoticed.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Kiran Amegadjie could be given consideration again after a bumpy two-season start to his NFL career.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Having Morgan back in his comfort zone goes a long way, even if the transition from supporting wild card to goofball lead starts out a bit bumpy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
McIlroy was cautious on the greens, fast and bumpy late in the afternoon, and closed out his round of 69 with seven straight pars.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Kiran Amegadjie could be given consideration again after a bumpy two-season start to his NFL career.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Having Morgan back in his comfort zone goes a long way, even if the transition from supporting wild card to goofball lead starts out a bit bumpy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
McIlroy was cautious on the greens, fast and bumpy late in the afternoon, and closed out his round of 69 with seven straight pars.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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Apply it wherever skin looks rough or lackluster, and relish in the relief.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2026
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But the simple sight of Barkov on the ice is one that provides optimism for a Panthers fan base yearning for any sort of optimism during a rough season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Walking on uneven terrain … requires the smaller stabilizing muscles in your ankles to become more active to maintain a neutral position and balance.—
Ryleigh Nucilli,
Outside,
26 Feb. 2026
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If the area is still uneven after a couple of weeks, repeat the process, but apply only about 1/2 inch of leveling mix at a time until the ground is level.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These geckos live around karst rock formations — terrain shaped by limestone dissolution into caves, crevices and jagged outcrops.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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From Buffalo Grove, the district goes northwest on a jagged path through Mundelein, Fox Lake and into McHenry County.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Late Thursday night the Taliban’s military launched attacks on Pakistani positions along some sections of their porous and disputed border that wends 1,600 miles through rugged mountains and desert.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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However, the rugged uninhabited island feels like a world away, with its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and its reptilian residents.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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