1
as in rough
marked by a series of sharp quick motions
made jerky progress walking with the new crutches
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2
as in stupid
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
he's acting jerky just to get people's attention
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Recent Examples of jerky
But one role stands out around this time of year: His turn as Cameron Diaz's jerky boyfriend Ethan in The Holiday.
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Frequent fliers on my snack packing list include blueberries, trail mix, jerky, and chocolate.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
The motor on the Secretlab MAGNUS Pro is quiet and smooth with no jerky operation.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Williams is already Beale Street jerky tough and looks like a plug-and-play 3-and-D wing.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 11 Apr. 2024
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Frequent fliers on my snack packing list include blueberries, trail mix, jerky, and chocolate.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
The motor on the Secretlab MAGNUS Pro is quiet and smooth with no jerky operation.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Williams is already Beale Street jerky tough and looks like a plug-and-play 3-and-D wing.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 11 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jerky
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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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Hard water can also cause clothes to feel rough and scratchy against your skin.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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When Luca pulls a gun on him, ordering him to drive, Spencer quickly disarms him and then slaps him for the stupid move.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
9 Mar. 2025
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Indexing gives you a better chance to ‘be less stupid.’ — Investment advisor Barry Ritholtz Those dismal statistics come to us via the latest annual SPIVA scorecard (the acronym stands for Standard and Poor’s Index vs. Active).—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Connecticut transit riders urged lawmakers to bolster funding and services for the state’s local commuter railroads on Wednesday, as ridership continues to experience an uneven rebound from the pandemic.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Two different curling irons — a 1-inch and a 1.5-inch — gave the pro uneven waves for a more natural feel.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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This will especially appeal to the silly preschoolers in the group!—
Amanda Rock,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2025
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Using medieval art as one resource, Ariès pointed out that children were often portrayed as miniature adults, without special attributes, such as plump features or silly behaviors, that might mark them as fundamentally different from their older counterparts.—
Anna Mae Duane,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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Chamberlain’s daring hairstyle, which also featured choppy baby bangs, required a team of hair pros including stylist Sami Knight, cutter Frank (who goes by @fabulousfrank on Instagram) and colorist Anthony Vincent Ronquillo.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The stock market has had a choppy first two months of 2025, but history suggests Wall Street could get a seasonal reprieve as the calendar turns to March.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Peter, though revered as an apostle worthy of veneration, is also portrayed in the Gospels as prone to mistakes, often foolish, and sometimes outright contradictory to God’s will.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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The notion that women should be flawless multitaskers, managing a perfect home and career while never showing vulnerability or weakness is not only unrealistic, but also foolish.—
Nicole Lipkin,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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With his absurd hair and larger-than-life persona, Trump is a walking meme.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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And next year, and for years to come, through trauma and joy, this seemingly absurd ritual is going to be here.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Tauruses will go crazy for something chic, functional, and soft to the touch.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2023
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Before getting into the chaos of episode 5, that episode 4 cliff hanger was crazy.—
Calie Schepp,
EW.com,
6 Feb. 2023
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“Jerky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jerky. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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