as in lumpy
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
the soil was a little too clumpy to make for a good garden
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Recent Examples of clumpy
Meanwhile, her subtle smoky eye, washed liner and clumpy lashes embellished the moody undertones of her fashion, while her naked nails and rosy lips added a minimal twist.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Avoid tracking clumpy sand into your car or hotel room by using a sand-resistant beach blanket in lieu of a towel.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Wouldn’t flour turn clumpy in the freezer?
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Pulse or fluff mixture until thoroughly moistened and shaggy or clumpy, but not yet formed into a ball.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
These formulas strike the ideal balance of locking in lift without weighing lashes down or leaving behind a stiff, crunchy, or clumpy finish.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Using clumpy detergent can clog compartments, gum up a washing machine’s internal components, and leave detergent deposits on clothes.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
The side with the brown mascara has thin, precise bristles that helped separate my lashes to look like tiny spider legs rather than a clumpy bowl of cake batter.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The team found that molecules such as silicon monoxide, water vapor, and aluminum monoxide appear exactly where clumpy dust clouds were seen in the VLT data.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Avoid tracking clumpy sand into your car or hotel room by using a sand-resistant beach blanket in lieu of a towel.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Wouldn’t flour turn clumpy in the freezer?
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Pulse or fluff mixture until thoroughly moistened and shaggy or clumpy, but not yet formed into a ball.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
These formulas strike the ideal balance of locking in lift without weighing lashes down or leaving behind a stiff, crunchy, or clumpy finish.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Using clumpy detergent can clog compartments, gum up a washing machine’s internal components, and leave detergent deposits on clothes.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
The side with the brown mascara has thin, precise bristles that helped separate my lashes to look like tiny spider legs rather than a clumpy bowl of cake batter.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The team found that molecules such as silicon monoxide, water vapor, and aluminum monoxide appear exactly where clumpy dust clouds were seen in the VLT data.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clumpy
Adjective
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There are a few lumpy patches, moments when the revision over-explains itself or belabors a point.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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The shade, made famous by Meryl Streep’s unforgettable monologue as Miranda Priestly and worn by Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs in her lumpy blue sweater, has evolved into one of this season’s chicest colors for travel style.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Unlike thick denim, these pants have a summer-friendly fabric, so your legs can breathe instead of developing pools of sweat.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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That’s because its light must travel through a thicker layer of atmosphere near the horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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For football, dress the kilt down with chunky books, thick socks, and sporran, paired with a Scotland football shirt.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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Plus, unlike chunky sneakers that take up half your suitcase, these fit neatly into a carry-on.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Beyond batter and dough, nut flours lend delicate flavor and nubby texture to drinks such as a horchata, help thicken sauces, and make a creamy and decadent pastry layer.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Why else show nubby fleece trousers with a coordinating striped jacket, which nobody needs but would be a hoot to wear?—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Clumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clumpy. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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