as in lumpy
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
curdy cottage cheese
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curdy
Adjective
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Government contracts tend to be lumpy and unpredictable, making future growth harder to forecast.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025 -
Given its lack of jaws and teeth, the lumpy fish potentially used its unexpected anatomy to evade the predators who were evolving chompers.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The sturdy handle and thicker walls echo the utility these beers were brewed for—robust, satisfying, and meant to be lingered over.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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More than ten villages in the Buner region of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province were devastated by flash flooding, and dozens of people are believed to still be trapped under the thick mud and debris.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Loloi x Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Erin Pillow Cover The windowpane design and nubby cotton of this throw pillow cover add dimension to a couch, sofa, or bed.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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What gives bouclé its characteristic nubby texture is the way the yarn is formed into loops.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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The slip-on sneakers, inspired by the huarache, featured a woven upper portion made of leather, open toes and a chunky, sturdy sole.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Chelsea boot trend can be even more casual if the style has a chunky lug sole, like this pair, which is also a practical option for cool weather thanks to the traction that grips the ground.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Curdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curdy. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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