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as in ragged
having an uneven edge or outline
it's going to be hard to repair the jagged tear in the tablecloth so that it doesn't show
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as in uneven
not having a level or smooth surface
rode our mountain bikes down the trail's jagged terrain, which made for a bumpy ride
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Recent Examples of jagged
These geckos live around karst rock formations — terrain shaped by limestone dissolution into caves, crevices and jagged outcrops.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
From Buffalo Grove, the district goes northwest on a jagged path through Mundelein, Fox Lake and into McHenry County.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The sidewalks were already frozen slick early in December, and my body was rigid from the jagged cold.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Aside from the jagged puzzle pieces archaeologists were working with, the masonry showcased an unusual method that diverged from the Roman norm, notably.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
From Buffalo Grove, the district goes northwest on a jagged path through Mundelein, Fox Lake and into McHenry County.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The sidewalks were already frozen slick early in December, and my body was rigid from the jagged cold.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Aside from the jagged puzzle pieces archaeologists were working with, the masonry showcased an unusual method that diverged from the Roman norm, notably.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jagged
Adjective
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Use clean, sharp pruners to cut a smooth edge right above a living bud, lateral branch, or along the trunk where there is a ragged break.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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In the absence of pro hoops, ABC found itself with a ragged hole in its Sunday afternoon schedule, which an exec named Dick Button proposed to fill by way of a new show titled The Superstars.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Heating elements must survive high temperatures, constant airflow and uneven heat distribution.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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But employer coverage of obesity drugs remains uneven due to high costs, leaving roughly half of people with commercial insurance unable to start or stay on treatment, Lilly said in a release.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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But anyone who opens a new E-ZPass account or is looking to replace a broken transponder will instead get a free windshield sticker, which has radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology embedded into the paper.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The attack stemmed from a long-running dispute over yard debris and resulted in Paul suffering six broken ribs, pneumonia, and having part of a lung removed.—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Make sure to balance class with rustic touches for the perfect mix of rugged luxury.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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This rugged balance ball is made with anti-burst polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and has a 600-pound weight capacity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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If that means getting rougher and going outside of the rules and expectations for appropriate use of force, that’s all fine.—
Bob Ortega,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Dolphins went 7-10 and missed the playoffs last season, benching Tagovailoa in favor of Quinn Ewers for the final three games, ending a rough season for the former Alabama star.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jagged. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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