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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
They’re mentioned first in the Odyssey and Argonautica as bird-like women with alluring voices, waiting upon jagged rocks to draw unsuspecting sailors to a dismal, watery end with their song.
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Kalie Cassidy
july 25, Literary Hub, 25 July 2025
Along the rugged coast, fishing villages huddle between jagged cliffs—their red cabins glowing against brooding skies.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The grind is different from the results of a blade grinder, which chops and pulverizes but leaves grinds uneven and jagged.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
The piece is marked by contrasts between the warm, enveloping sounds of the horns and the jagged tension expressed through sighing, sorrowful calls of the clarinet and ominous timpani rolls.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
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Kalie Cassidy
july 25, Literary Hub, 25 July 2025
Along the rugged coast, fishing villages huddle between jagged cliffs—their red cabins glowing against brooding skies.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The grind is different from the results of a blade grinder, which chops and pulverizes but leaves grinds uneven and jagged.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
The piece is marked by contrasts between the warm, enveloping sounds of the horns and the jagged tension expressed through sighing, sorrowful calls of the clarinet and ominous timpani rolls.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jagged
Adjective
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The Chiefs were flagged 11 times, reflecting the ragged play by reserves.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Aug. 2025
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My breathing was labored—short and ragged inhales, long faint exhales.—
Amie Barrodale,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Back in April, Ulta had already slowed its rollout within Target, citing uneven returns and operational friction in certain locations.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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From the outside, staying in these uneven dynamics can look like passivity or even low self-esteem.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Over the years, Fox has sustained multiple broken bones, including both arms, his shoulder, his orbital bone and cheek and his hand, which resulted in a serious infection.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 2025 Subaru Outback is an adventure-ready SUV Subaru's SUV models like the Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback are known for their rugged exteriors and off-roading potential.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Fleece merges a rugged sophistication with everyday staples.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Aug. 2025
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My mother, just beneath her skin, housed a palpable rage, and my father’s cheeks were pocked and rough from ingrown hairs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Battlefield 6 hype is losing a bit of steam with changes to its second beta run, involving new additions, controversial decisions and rough retreads of old modes.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jagged. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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