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as in uneven
not having a level or smooth surface
the bumpy road made the jeep bounce all over
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Recent Examples of bumpy
On the same waterlogged November morning, its roads were flooded and bumpy from years of neglect.
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
After the bumpy transition last time, this succession—managed by board chair James Gorman, former CEO of Morgan Stanley—appears to be a textbook exercise in doing it right.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
The road to this latest proposal for 1000 Silas Deane has been a bumpy one, however.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
The destination is going to be bumpy, but worth it in the end.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 30 Jan. 2026
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
After the bumpy transition last time, this succession—managed by board chair James Gorman, former CEO of Morgan Stanley—appears to be a textbook exercise in doing it right.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
The road to this latest proposal for 1000 Silas Deane has been a bumpy one, however.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
The destination is going to be bumpy, but worth it in the end.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
Adjective
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For much of 2025, their doldrums felt much worse than the typical rough patch that parties endure after bad election defeats.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, peel-and-stick tiles will not hold up well on rough walls and floors or uneven surfaces.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Despite substantial investment, outcomes remain uneven, and access to alternatives is often constrained by income.—
Carol Platt Liebau,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bets on economic resilience have recently fueled gains in companies that tend to benefit from improving growth prospects, the latest data underscored the uneven labor market characterized by limited numbers of overall dismissals and lackluster hiring.—
Rita Nazareth,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These handheld masterpieces may come with jagged edges and some discrepancy in hole size, but the flavor and texture are perfect every time.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Located in Jackson Hole, this serene landscape is home to glistening lakes, jagged terrain, and beautiful moose, mule deer, bison, and elk.—
Giovanna Caravetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both the Hangout Shade 7 and Hangout Shade 10 feature the rugged, adventure-ready Aerotech PVC inflatable construction that features throughout Bote's product line.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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