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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
Try one of the following methods and repeat every other month or as needed, when the balls begin to look lumpy and matted.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Coyote feces is usually lumpy and larger than fox feces, which has pointy ends.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Its conical Art Nouveau pinnacles have the lumpy beauty of sandcastles.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Silent Hill f protagonist Shimizu Hinako staring at a lumpy monster wielding a knife in a promotional screenshot for the game.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Coyote feces is usually lumpy and larger than fox feces, which has pointy ends.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Its conical Art Nouveau pinnacles have the lumpy beauty of sandcastles.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Silent Hill f protagonist Shimizu Hinako staring at a lumpy monster wielding a knife in a promotional screenshot for the game.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
Adjective
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These delicious bite-sized gummies come in six different flavors which makes choosing one to take daily easy and simple—no weird textures or clumpy powders.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Powder detergent can remain clumpy throughout the load and leave behind dusty residue once the cycle ends.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Trojans' uneven season hasn't exactly helped slow rumors either.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The thick artificial foliage is pre-lit with warm white LED bulbs spaced through the entire length of the 10-foot piece.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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With more than 38,000 gallons of fuel on board the cargo flight bound for Hawaii, the crash created a massive ball of fire – punctuated by smaller explosions from flammable material on the ground – and sent a towering plume of thick black smoke into the sky.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Rose now realizes the smeared, dark, jagged edges are an abstract human.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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All the shadows and jagged angles evoke German Expressionism, distorting Ronnie’s confrontation into something both surreal and terrifyingly recognizable.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Allswifit Women’s Slip-on Walking Shoes These under-$60 walking shoes have a similar chunky silhouette to Hoka sneakers, including a thick EVA foam platform sole that offers rebound and shock absorption.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Double it up with two tennis necklaces in varying lengths, along with a chunky metal chain to balance out the sparkle.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Other government notices mentioned the size and rough location of the construction.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yams tend to be white fleshed with a rough, brown exterior.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And, importantly, that now-familiar reliable, rugged push.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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For instance, it is equipped with a four-wheel independent drive system, providing maximum mobility across complex and rugged terrain.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Suspend houseplants from the ceiling in macrame planters and add a nubby rug to complete the look.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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If anything, the tempestuous Swiss weather enhanced the cinematic effect and underscored the beauty of the natural materials—plush shearlings, nubby tweeds and densely woven cashmeres—that marry form and function, a true hallmark of luxury.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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