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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
But sway bars go wrong when that smooth, flat ground turns angry and bumpy, diminishing the independent wheel articulation that helps to absorb impacts and boost traction through the rough stuff.
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New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
If only the short runways and bumpy landings were the biggest concern at the airport.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Previous stints, including with the Pirates and Padres, were bumpier.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The messy firing of Martinez dominated much of the mayor’s second year in office, but the Chicago Board of Education’s search for his replacement has been bumpy as well.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
If only the short runways and bumpy landings were the biggest concern at the airport.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Previous stints, including with the Pirates and Padres, were bumpier.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The messy firing of Martinez dominated much of the mayor’s second year in office, but the Chicago Board of Education’s search for his replacement has been bumpy as well.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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For much of 2025, their doldrums felt much worse than the typical rough patch that parties endure after bad election defeats.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, peel-and-stick tiles will not hold up well on rough walls and floors or uneven surfaces.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Despite substantial investment, outcomes remain uneven, and access to alternatives is often constrained by income.—
Carol Platt Liebau,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bets on economic resilience have recently fueled gains in companies that tend to benefit from improving growth prospects, the latest data underscored the uneven labor market characterized by limited numbers of overall dismissals and lackluster hiring.—
Rita Nazareth,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These handheld masterpieces may come with jagged edges and some discrepancy in hole size, but the flavor and texture are perfect every time.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Located in Jackson Hole, this serene landscape is home to glistening lakes, jagged terrain, and beautiful moose, mule deer, bison, and elk.—
Giovanna Caravetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both the Hangout Shade 7 and Hangout Shade 10 feature the rugged, adventure-ready Aerotech PVC inflatable construction that features throughout Bote's product line.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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