dumpiness

Definition of dumpinessnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumpiness
Noun
  • The iceberg could be between days and weeks from disintegration, scientists say.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
  • State capacity has eroded alongside economic collapse, mass migration and social disintegration.
    Cristina Guevara, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Teeth become diseased with decay and resorptive lesions and, when removed, these cats often lead much happier and more comfortable lives.
    Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
  • These fission reactors relied on the slow decay of uranium to generate heat and electricity.
    Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • With the deterioration and rise of crime in South Beach in the late 1970s, as well as inflation and the shrinking tourist business, the Famous was forced to close in 1981.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
  • While analysts do not expect the rift to escalate into direct conflict, even a limited deterioration could carry far-reaching consequences.
    Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Dumpiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumpiness. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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