as in rough
marked by a series of sharp quick motions
I'm afraid the car will give a rather jouncy ride until I can get the shocks repaired
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Weather conditions and rough seas can influence whether SpaceX and NASA commit to undock from the ISS and target a specific splashdown site.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
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The financials are having another rough day as big bank investors took profits in Citigroup , Bank of America , and Wells Fargo after earnings, following a similar trend with JPMorgan on Tuesday.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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That means a bumpier road ahead.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Inflation progress may stall It's been a bumpy decline down to the Federal Reserve's preferred 2% inflation rate.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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This imbalance can lead to uneven washing, where your towels may get a more thorough wash than your clothes—or vice versa.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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They’re made with a special plate in the midsole to keep your feet stable even on uneven terrain.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Jouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jouncy. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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