dumpiness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumpiness
Noun
  • King preached unity, but confronted disintegration.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
  • More broadly, Israel's security chiefs had been scarred by the disintegration of ceasefire and hostage talks at the 11th hour in previous rounds and were keen to move toward a comprehensive end to fighting, Tomer told Newsweek.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Such insects accelerate microbial decay by grinding wood down to smaller bits, while also digesting some themselves.
    Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Cats and dogs can detect odor and decay from long distances.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Roads and bridges are designed with strict weight limits for a reason: excessive loads accelerate structural deterioration, leading to costly repairs and safety hazards.
    Ydanis Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
  • In addition to this, using excessive water or harsh chemical cleaners can then lead to moisture accumulation around window seals, which can potentially cause mould growth or deterioration of the frame around the windows.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Dumpiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumpiness. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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