1
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
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2
as in rough
marked by a series of sharp quick motions
the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
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as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected
the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration
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Recent Examples of choppy
The water’s likely to get much choppier in the afternoon.
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George Skelton, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
What's also interesting is that while U.S. large cap and small cap stocks have been pretty choppy so far this year, bonds and international stocks have actually performed quite well.
—Amy Wagner, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Investors may want to consider dividend-paying stocks as a way to enhance returns in the event of choppy markets.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Key Facts Prices for international oil benchmark Brent crude were flat at $77 per barrel by 10 a.m. EDT during a choppy Monday session, the first day of trading for the commodity since the U.S. struck Iran.
—Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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George Skelton, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
What's also interesting is that while U.S. large cap and small cap stocks have been pretty choppy so far this year, bonds and international stocks have actually performed quite well.
—Amy Wagner, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Investors may want to consider dividend-paying stocks as a way to enhance returns in the event of choppy markets.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Key Facts Prices for international oil benchmark Brent crude were flat at $77 per barrel by 10 a.m. EDT during a choppy Monday session, the first day of trading for the commodity since the U.S. struck Iran.
—Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choppy
Adjective
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Hamas long ago expended the vast majority of its rocket arsenal, able now to launch only sporadic rockets that have near-zero impact.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Establishing clear objectives from the beginning is important for avoiding vague goals, sporadic communication or unclear accountability.—
Casey Halbach,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Most young kids who are just getting used to their animal friends tend to be a little rough with them at first.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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While a canker sore is forming, that part of your mouth may also tingle, burn or feel rough.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 July 2025
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The occasional flower is blooming next to a lost home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Several chains have announced deals to mark the occasional on their websites, in social media or in news releases.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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The pandemic may have accelerated long-standing public health challenges, and the recovery, the study makes clear, has been uneven and incomplete.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Spongy or uneven surfaces are caused by structural weakening from internal damage.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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Look for inconsistent job titles, company descriptions, locations and services across all platforms.—
Don Dodds,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Biking advocates worry about inconsistent rules across the suburban landscape.—
Paulina Czupryna,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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However, the available data indicates that for the past several months there has been a persistent presence of hydrogen sulfide, causing intermittent exposure to levels that some studies and environmental health experts suggest can cause respiratory complications.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Itasca received intermittent voice messages from Earhart as her signal increased.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Still, their relationship has always been bumpier than either likely hoped.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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Win or lose, a Newsom campaign for the White House would be a bumpy ride.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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The Copycat Conundrum: When Local Laws Protect Your Competitors Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of international franchising involves dealing with local copycat operations that exploit legal protections designed for domestic businesses.—
Mohaimina Haque,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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While these noises may not impact your daily life much, your neighbors deciding to start their yardwork could be frustrating.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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“Choppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choppy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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