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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
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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 Cramer said the stock has been choppy since then, in part due to potential regulatory headwinds and worries about competition from Novo Nordisk and other drug companies working on similar products.
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Julie Coleman, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
For Vogue World, the brief was short, choppy and romantic.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, the makeshift vessel of wooden planks on pontoons with a wooden rudder, beached in the choppy surf off the Martin County island, prompting the sheriff’s office to issue a statement on social media.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Dinged for their choppy transitions, the pair went on to score 28 out of 40.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Julie Coleman, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
For Vogue World, the brief was short, choppy and romantic.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, the makeshift vessel of wooden planks on pontoons with a wooden rudder, beached in the choppy surf off the Martin County island, prompting the sheriff’s office to issue a statement on social media.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Dinged for their choppy transitions, the pair went on to score 28 out of 40.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choppy
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Because, well, our relationship was always so sporadic.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Despite sporadic staff shortages at air traffic control facilities across the country since the shutdown began, flight operations have been largely normal.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Other government notices mentioned the size and rough location of the construction.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yams tend to be white fleshed with a rough, brown exterior.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Outside of safety concerns, a toy intended for an older child can be frustrating and confusing to younger children.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Without that administrative approval, Medicare patients — and their doctors — have been left in a very complicated and confusing limbo.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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There are occasional reminders that the Mafia lingers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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All the pieces seem to fit, producing a symphony of contact and occasional crescendo of slug.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The early days of the season have been decidedly uneven.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Special features include their grippy Vibram outsoles, cushiony FloatPro Foam pods, and extra underfoot protection against rocks and uneven terrain.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
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This is all so inconsistent and bizarre.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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The punt unit has been inconsistent at best, and the return units are costing Michigan field position every week.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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In the footage, the sounds come on in waves, rattling through the valley in intermittent thunders.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Golden State’s heavy reliance on intermittent renewables such as wind and solar creates major reliability gaps when the sun sets or the wind stalls.—
Lora Myers,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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The original film version of The Running Man traveled a far bumpier road than its new counterpart.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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The contestants then had to compete in a physically taxing challenge that involved pushing a heavy cart along a bumpy path, stacking sand bags, climbing ladders, knocking discs off poles, and then finally knocking down four bamboo targets.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Choppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choppy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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