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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 Englishman had a bumpy front nine, with just one birdie and three bogeys.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
The 12-turn, 2.2-mile track is narrow and bumpy in spots — to go along with manhole covers and transitions from concrete to asphalt and back — and there is little room for error in some areas.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
It’s been a bumpy start for the 22-year-old lefty, stuck in a 1-for-33 slump as of this writing, in a sport that provides bumpy starts for a lot of 22-year-olds.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
Following a bumpy drive to this glamping sanctuary overlooking the majestic Achla Beach, you’re greeted by the friendly staff, clad in their own T-shirts and flip flops, immediately setting the tone for the casual atmosphere of the place.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
The 12-turn, 2.2-mile track is narrow and bumpy in spots — to go along with manhole covers and transitions from concrete to asphalt and back — and there is little room for error in some areas.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
It’s been a bumpy start for the 22-year-old lefty, stuck in a 1-for-33 slump as of this writing, in a sport that provides bumpy starts for a lot of 22-year-olds.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
Following a bumpy drive to this glamping sanctuary overlooking the majestic Achla Beach, you’re greeted by the friendly staff, clad in their own T-shirts and flip flops, immediately setting the tone for the casual atmosphere of the place.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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The company had a rough second quarter, with automotive revenue falling 16% compared to a year ago — the second straight quarter of lower sales.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Opening originally in the 1990s as Mean Streak, the old rough wooden coaster was given new life in 2018 with its transformation into arguably the greatest roller coaster of all time.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Long runs over uneven, rocky trail comes with its share of foot issues, but few sacrifices are greater than those poor keratin creatures attached to your precious foot fingers.—
Kade Krichko,
Outside Online,
22 July 2025
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Amid economic volatility and rapid technological change, access to financial planning remains deeply uneven.—
Matt Watson,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The vastness of the canyon, with its jagged edges and rushing rivers.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
16 July 2025
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Major stock indexes continued their jagged descent downward in morning trading Tuesday after tumbling Monday.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The Cyclades are famed for postcard-perfect sunsets—while Crete offers rugged gorges and myth-laden palaces.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Made from rugged canvas, the shell will last a lifetime.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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