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as in clumpy
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
the lumpy mashed potatoes were cold as well
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as in uneven
not having a level or smooth surface
before painting, we had to sand the lumpy surface to make it smooth
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Recent Examples of lumpy
The burritos are often lumpy, with big boulders that stretch the tortilla to its limits.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
But business workflows can get lumpy and suffer from disruptions.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
While compact, some hanging toiletry bags are flimsy and become lumpy when filled to capacity.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Constipation means having fewer than three bowel movements weekly, and stools are hard or lumpy and difficult to pass.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
But business workflows can get lumpy and suffer from disruptions.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
While compact, some hanging toiletry bags are flimsy and become lumpy when filled to capacity.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Constipation means having fewer than three bowel movements weekly, and stools are hard or lumpy and difficult to pass.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lumpy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
Adjective
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That means Juno’s radio transmissions will experience the Doppler effect, where the wavelength shifts slightly in response to Io’s uneven gravitational field.—
Robin Andrews,
Wired News,
15 June 2025
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Avoid wobbly or uneven fittings to keep everything centered.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Simply lather a thick coating of petroleum jelly onto the scratch.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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As thick clouds billowed out of Eyjafjallajökull, the skies over the North Atlantic — one of the world’s busiest aviation routes — fell silent, with air traffic dropping to levels that wouldn’t be seen again until the Covid pandemic a decade later.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Sandwiched between the ocean and the Oregon Coast Range, U.S. Route 101 traces the state’s entire coastline, with wide beaches and jagged sea stacks on one side of the road and thickets of evergreen forest on the other.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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While icebergs and rocky shorelines dominate the Antarctic coastline that cruise ships navigate, the heart of the continent is another world, one of shimmering blue ice tunnels and crevasses, jagged mountain peaks, and vast moonscapes.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Their versatility allows for layering with chunky jewelry like this hibiscus pearl choker or a fedora, whether strolling through a farmers' market or enjoying a beach day.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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The cotton and Tencel fabric balances softness and durability and a slightly chunky texture that adds richness and visual weight.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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More Getty Images Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, had a rough week.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Everyone plodded along, trying desperately to avoid rough that hasn’t been cut and greens that never seem to lose their speed.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The Creag is a short walk away from the Highlands clubhouse and draws its inspiration, as does much of the resort, from the rugged Scottish highlands.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Trent Frederic is another player who brings a rugged style to the game and can play all three forward positions.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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In keeping with that environment, the canape dishes are served on rough-textured, sandstone-style dishware, and the patio staff wear unstructured, nubby wool jackets.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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These simple bars with a nubby, crumbly topping hold up well for travel, easily feed a crowd and are maximally adaptable.—
Melissa Clark,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Plenty of bro love fills that gap in the serviceable sequel, which teams action-hero CPA Christian (Ben Affleck) with his hitman sibling Braxton (Jon Bernthal) to solve a mystery involving a broken family and human trafficking.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between I-70 (West) and Central Avenue/Exit 1A.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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