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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
Or take a swig of milk, and get something lumpy in your mouth?
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
With politics, religion and social positions dividing people more than ever, chances are the new blended family is going to have some lumpy spots.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
Ecco qui! Don’t be surprised, however, if your delicious creamy sauce separates into a revolting lumpy paste.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
This tuber with lumpy branches, reddish-brown skin and a slightly sweet-ish flavor isn’t a true artichoke at all and has nothing to do with Jerusalem.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
With politics, religion and social positions dividing people more than ever, chances are the new blended family is going to have some lumpy spots.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
Ecco qui! Don’t be surprised, however, if your delicious creamy sauce separates into a revolting lumpy paste.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
This tuber with lumpy branches, reddish-brown skin and a slightly sweet-ish flavor isn’t a true artichoke at all and has nothing to do with Jerusalem.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
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The main story is very strangely uneven, the routes and caves are often straight pathways with little in them, and none of it is really difficult at all.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic – from devastation, to optimism for eradication, to persistent, uneven spread of disease – may seem unprecedented.—
Powel H. Kazanjian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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The toughest part involved fishing some stiff, thick wire through a space between the coolant tank and a metal bracket (which the manual warned about).—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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Many communities are losing their water sources from glacier melt, while others are seeing local streams discolored and turned toxic by recently exposed rocks full of heavy metals and which were once covered by thick sheets of ice.—
Simeon Tegel,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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As in so many shows about big conspiracies, Dope Thief’s pacing gets a bit jagged toward the end of its eight episodes.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mix grains of cobalt, mined in Labrador, with potash, quarried in Saskatchewan, and whisks of beaver tail, all of it steeped over sharp, jagged Yukon ice.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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The shoe line has a slew of trendy designs from chunky loafers to ballet flats and heels, all of which are made with comfort top of mind with cushy insoles and nonslip rubber outsoles.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, chunky jewelry, oversize necklaces and statement cuffs proved that dramatic accessories can effortlessly elevate any outfit.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Below are the stocks that came up in our search: While shares of Tesla , which has an RSI of around 22, advanced more than 5% midday Tuesday, on track to snap a three-day losing streak, the stock has had a rough time in recent weeks.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Sony has also had a bit of a rough time with the PS5 Pro, a device which has had at least some measure of technical problems where at times, its upgrades are failing to impress or even on occasion, making some games look worse.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The ad campaign shows pizza on a beach, pizza in a rugged Utah stonescape, and pizza in an untrammeled field of snow.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
15 Mar. 2025
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But then, a week isn’t too long for a brigade of rugged MiG-29s to disperse as a precaution.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Textures are furry and nubby; others are buttery soft with a silk-like drape.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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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
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Hurt In Minors, In Hall Of Fame A broken arm at age 19 while diving for a flyball in the minors turned a promising pitcher into a full-time outfielder who hit his way into the Baseball Hall of Fame.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The most poignant of those messages came from safety Josh Metellus, who posted a broken heart emoji that indicated the Vikings were moving on from his best friend.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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