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
But the choppy price action year to date is within a constructive long-term context.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 May 2025
The gritty kind who has choppy black hair and a permanent scowl.
—Lizzie Logan, Vulture, 2 May 2025
During a morning analyst call, SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz discussed the possible impact on car sales from a weakened U.S. economy, as consumer confidence falls and inflation rises in a choppy U.S. economy.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Miles off the coast of Oahu's North Shore, the choppy crystal-blue Pacific waters are home to one of nature's most misunderstood predators — the Galapagos shark.
—Analisa Novak, CBS News, 1 May 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 May 2025
The gritty kind who has choppy black hair and a permanent scowl.
—Lizzie Logan, Vulture, 2 May 2025
During a morning analyst call, SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz discussed the possible impact on car sales from a weakened U.S. economy, as consumer confidence falls and inflation rises in a choppy U.S. economy.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Miles off the coast of Oahu's North Shore, the choppy crystal-blue Pacific waters are home to one of nature's most misunderstood predators — the Galapagos shark.
—Analisa Novak, CBS News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choppy
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And while sporadic outbreaks have occurred since 2000, recent case counts are nothing compared with the 27,000 cases reported in 1990 or the 450,000 cases reported in 1964.—
Joe Murphy,
NBC news,
8 May 2025
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Since then, his sporadic public appearances have only fueled more discussion online about his well being.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Zippers provide the most secure closure, but their bulkiness and rough feel may mar a peaceful sleep.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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That gave me my confidence back after a pretty rough departure from NBC.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Others that have a small selling history and only a handful of items for sale at a time tend to be occasional sellers and wardrobe clearers.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The audience is present in a politely distant but receptive way with shots from the back of their heads and an occasional darkened full-theater shot.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Bread crumbs • Props to the hair, makeup, and costuming departments for differentiating Kiki’s Simone from pre-Michaela Simone, who showed up to the island with a scraggly ponytail, a gray button-down, uneven skin, and scrawled tattoos.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Case for caution: On the flip side, skeptics point to the uneven performances, particularly internationally, and concerns about his hockey sense.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Oilers’ power play comes up short The power play has been the Oilers’ bread and butter for so long, but it’s been inconsistent in the playoffs and downright nonexistent on the road.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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SoftBank’s investment division can be inconsistent, as it is driven by changes in public and private financial markets.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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The animators at Blur Studio employ a photo-realistic quality to their art, shading the characters in dramatic shadows and inserting intermittent patches of concentrated color that grab your visual attention and slingshot you through the rocketing narrative. 4.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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Please talk with your healthcare provider before trying 4:3 intermittent fasting.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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Next Sunday’s episode of Match of the Day, rounding up highlights of this Premier League season’s final round of games, will mark the end of a bumpy road.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Newsom’s home stretch as California governor may be a bumpy ride.—
Phil Willon,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Both English teams have been experiencing frustrating, parallel worlds as the pair have struggled mightily in the Premier League.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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The New York Mets scored three runs in the seventh to snap a 1-1 tie en route to a 5-1 win over the Red Sox on a frustrating night.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Choppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choppy. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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