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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
Cooke's doctor diagnosed her with fibrosis, a common condition that causes tissue to feel lumpy.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
The Snapdragon Stadium pitch was lumpy and sandy throughout Monday’s match, which worked against the home team.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Stir together flour, sour cream, and butter until just combined (mixture will be lumpy).
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The prune juice group had a significant decrease in hard and lumpy stools.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
The Snapdragon Stadium pitch was lumpy and sandy throughout Monday’s match, which worked against the home team.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Stir together flour, sour cream, and butter until just combined (mixture will be lumpy).
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The prune juice group had a significant decrease in hard and lumpy stools.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
Adjective
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The side with the brown mascara has thin, precise bristles that helped separate my lashes to look like tiny spider legs rather than a clumpy bowl of cake batter.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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The team found that molecules such as silicon monoxide, water vapor, and aluminum monoxide appear exactly where clumpy dust clouds were seen in the VLT data.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Kuminga then saw a combination of injuries and uneven performances lead to lessened playing time before eventually falling out of the rotation altogether.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Yet access to the advanced financial skills required for these roles remains uneven.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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What remains, the thick, black, and dense oil, required special techniques to be brought to the surface.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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As a Boston native, Stone’s accent is thicker than chowdah, bless her, with a laugh that lilts like a fly ball onto Lansdowne Street.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Viola Davis's wispy, jagged bangs are the perfect accessory to her bob.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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If your coat has a large or jagged tear a few inches long, seek out a professional to try repairing the damage.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Of course, the final additional accessory is always her chunky gold engagement ring from Callum Turner.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The soft, warm material will protect against drafts that creep into one’s home, and the chunky yarn adds a nice texture when layered over coaches, chairs, and beds.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The lynchpin to it all is recognizing that 69% of gross domestic product, a rough though imperfect measure of the economy, is consumer spending.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The hilarious ensemble comedy plays out during a dinner party between a couple who are going through a rough patch and their upstairs neighbors, who turn out to be swingers.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Surrounded by wild and rugged terrain, guests must ride an open-air Defender to their beach club, where plenty of rosé and lobster salads await.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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Despite its extra ride height, the Outback manages to maintain its wagon-like feel (and most of its proportions) while staying true to the rugged reputation that its buyers have traditionally valued.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
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Textural, nubby and practical, this sweater is an instant classic.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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The sandstone bouclé brings a soft, nubby texture that adds warmth without feeling heavy, and the low profile keeps the whole piece looking clean.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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