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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3
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
This subsequently brought her messy blond hair to the forefront, choppy bangs and all.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
All in all, the winners in this choppy period for the office market won’t be passive buyers or those who are still casting a backward look at pre-2022 conditions; the winners will be strategic operators willing to step into the gaps created by CRE’s seismic shift.
—Greg Friedman, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The Chicago River has had a choppy history amid the city’s rise into a metropolis.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Her hair, which once looked like bangs going across her face, turned into a choppy, middle part.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
All in all, the winners in this choppy period for the office market won’t be passive buyers or those who are still casting a backward look at pre-2022 conditions; the winners will be strategic operators willing to step into the gaps created by CRE’s seismic shift.
—Greg Friedman, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The Chicago River has had a choppy history amid the city’s rise into a metropolis.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Her hair, which once looked like bangs going across her face, turned into a choppy, middle part.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choppy
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Despite some concessions from President William Ruto, sporadic, large-scale protests have continued this year, mainly organized on social media.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t a strong position for first-year players, so Graham gets the top spot based on those sporadic flashes.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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So the idea of him playing someone who’s a little rougher and grittier and just completely relentless appealed to him.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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This medium-sized toad has large reddish-brown eyes and a rough skin texture.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Most intriguing is how these groups will be submitted among the rock, metal and alternative categories, distinctions that only get more confusing as time marches on.—
Alan Light,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Annie and Nick Annie and Nick's path to getting engaged was winding and confusing.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sticky snow covered the branches, along with occasional yellow dots of llao llao, an edible fungus native to the region.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The piece is crafted from solid poplar wood, finished with a white wash, and sits on top of sturdy iron legs, which have adjustable levels to accommodate uneven floors or area rugs.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Broader trends suggest an uneven labor market, with professions like health care continuing to thrive while other fields lag, Stahle said.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One of the biggest targets of Collier’s ire was perceived inconsistent officiating in the WNBA.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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On top of that, the Dodgers bullpen has been between inconsistent and awful for much of the season.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Battery energy storage systems that suck up cheap power during periods of low demand, then discharge it at a profit during periods of high demand, are considered critical with the rise of intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The former dancer found success in intermittent fasting, eating clean foods, going for long walks daily and taking workout classes with the Fitbit app.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Roval always provides a challenge Many parts of the track are particularly bumpy.—
Shane Connuck
October 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are other Mets coaches whose jobs could certainly be in question this winter, most notably hitting coach Eric Chavez, but Sherlock became the first to officially move on after a bumpy season.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Choppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choppy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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