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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
Greek yogurt is smooth and creamy, while cheese curds give cottage cheese a lumpy texture.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Both Phobos and Deimos look like asteroids, being lumpy, cratered and small.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2025
If the paint is still lumpy after stirring, strain it using a fine mesh to remove clumps.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Greek yogurt is smooth and creamy, while cheese curds give cottage cheese a lumpy texture.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Both Phobos and Deimos look like asteroids, being lumpy, cratered and small.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2025
If the paint is still lumpy after stirring, strain it using a fine mesh to remove clumps.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Greek yogurt is smooth and creamy, while cheese curds give cottage cheese a lumpy texture.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lumpy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
Adjective
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The two men had worked together for years, selling everything from colon cleanses to get-rich-quick advice, before pivoting to crypto with uneven results.—
Eric Lipton,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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An even newer device, an electronic screener or balance board, measures foot movements as the patient tries to balance themselves on an uneven surface with their eyes open, and then closed.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The material is also thick enough to feel supportive but lightweight enough to wear year-round.—
Susan Brickell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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That model, nicknamed iPhone 17 Air, will be super-slim, as little as 5.5mm thick.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The brown resurrection fern that grew thick along the jagged edges of the hollow was changing to a bright green right before her eyes.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The jagged edges matched the pointed toes of her metallic silver stilettos.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, lots of games stores are backing the Jedi holiday season with chunky discounts on Star Wars games.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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One thing to note: This is a seriously chunky shoe with a decent amount of heft to it.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Oz has had 30 (homers) and 100 (RBIs) before and can have some rough patches and still has a way of coming out of it.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman had a rough outing against the New York Yankees on Sunday in the first game of a doubleheader.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nestled against a mountainside in the rugged Alatau region surrounding Almaty, Kazakhstan, Mazhitova’s home is indeed singular, bringing to mind the cavelike villas designed by maverick French architect Jacques Couëlle in the 1950s and ’60s, or the rustic dwellings of Tolkien’s Middle-earth.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
3 May 2025
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That won’t necessarily solve the spacing issues on the offensive end, but Looney is often Kerr’s counter in rugged environments and could help shore up the defensive issues that are becoming more troubling.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Featuring a nubby texture made from thick loops of yarn, the material seamlessly blends style and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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The soft, nubby texture of the fabric complements the curved furniture's soft edges, maximizing both comfort and style.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There is a broken down vehicle on the George Brett Super Highway between exit 8A and I-435 South.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2025
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Using accessible platforms such as 311, public school parents and community members should be able to report broken buzzers and defective security equipment in schools to ensure administrators can quickly address defects and replace them.—
Savanah Jackson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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