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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
Tamra meets Emily and Gina for lymphatic-drainage massaging, where a lumpy, spinning robot brings them all closer to orgasm than John Janssen has ever brought a woman in his adult life.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Both Phobos and Deimos look like asteroids, being lumpy, cratered and small.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2025
This lumpy book, full of redundant stories and unnecessary detours that provide little illumination but plenty of needless bulk, lacks participation by the group’s members and is not the biography that this great and important band deserves.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Whether yours is filled with down, polyester, or something in between, knowing how to wash it properly can mean the difference between preserving its plush feel and ending up with a lumpy, flattened mess.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Both Phobos and Deimos look like asteroids, being lumpy, cratered and small.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2025
This lumpy book, full of redundant stories and unnecessary detours that provide little illumination but plenty of needless bulk, lacks participation by the group’s members and is not the biography that this great and important band deserves.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Whether yours is filled with down, polyester, or something in between, knowing how to wash it properly can mean the difference between preserving its plush feel and ending up with a lumpy, flattened mess.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
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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
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Each Jesse & Ben’s fry is three-eights of an inch thick.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rare models like a two-door Runabout might push $50K. Along with help from Jeff Humble, president of the Northern Michigan Ts (the local Model T club), Dean trained himself to drive the Model T using an original owner’s manual as thick as Manhattan’s phone book.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This plant is recognizable by its characteristic arrangement of leaves growing in groups of three with edges that vary from smooth to jagged.—
Christopher P. Holstege,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Beads of sweat dripped in jagged lines from Brandis Rogers’ temples and the nape of her neck.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Today’s trending hoop earrings range from minimal chunky styles to playful designs featuring colorful enamel, charms, pearls, mixed metals, and sculptural elements.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shahzad Ismaily, a celebrated experimental-jazz musician, sat next to her with a chunky Moog synthesizer on his lap.—
Elena Saavedra Buckley,
New Yorker,
1 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
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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Loloi x Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Erin Pillow Cover The windowpane design and nubby cotton of this throw pillow cover add dimension to a couch, sofa, or bed.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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What gives bouclé its characteristic nubby texture is the way the yarn is formed into loops.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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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
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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