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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
If the paint is still lumpy after stirring, strain it using a fine mesh to remove clumps.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
After sleeping on the Studio Chill Hybrid, nighttime wakefulness is a thing of the past—and so is the lower back and joint pain our lumpy spring mattress used to give us.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 21 Feb. 2025
What to Consider The fill can get lumpy after a lot of use and washing.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
In Murnau’s film, this is Ellen and Nosferatu’s only night together, and the focus is on the vampire; his hollowed eyes, long claws, and kneeling figure are illuminated, while Ellen is turned away from the camera, her body a lumpy, indistinct shape on the bed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
After sleeping on the Studio Chill Hybrid, nighttime wakefulness is a thing of the past—and so is the lower back and joint pain our lumpy spring mattress used to give us.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 21 Feb. 2025
What to Consider The fill can get lumpy after a lot of use and washing.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
In Murnau’s film, this is Ellen and Nosferatu’s only night together, and the focus is on the vampire; his hollowed eyes, long claws, and kneeling figure are illuminated, while Ellen is turned away from the camera, her body a lumpy, indistinct shape on the bed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
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Nationally, learning loss recovery has been slow and uneven, especially among students of color, Axios' Russell Contreras reported.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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This, coupled with the indirect cooking required when smoking, led to uneven cooking times.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, last April’s total solar eclipse was a bust for me, and the U.K.’s weather tends to be uncooperative for celestial events, often hiding them behind thick clouds.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Cooling configurations up to 111mm thick will fit between the reversed bracket and a graphics card, though users who want to make their cooler appear flush with the motherboard should target a total thickness of 79mm.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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The lodge looked like a miniature in the shadow of the jagged mountains.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Obviously, no one wants to go to a beach that’s covered in jagged space debris (or where such debris might rain down at any moment).—
Edward Woodson,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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Courtesy of brand Tory Burch Capri Low-Heel Sandals $248 Nordstrom Thong sandals with chunky strap and white high-waist pants.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Pierce’s picks include a lacquered sideboard, metal barstools, and a chunky wooden step stool that synthesizes Asian and Craftsman influences.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Chicago Bulls have been stepping up lately after a rough start following the Zach LaVine trade.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Combat is fun enough – melee combat is rough but serviceable, and the gunplay is decent – and the world is filled with things to do, places to go, and people to meet (and ultimately kill).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Average or above skaters who can make plays and contribute to the rugged side of the game.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This ceramic vase has a rugged, natural matte texture and measures 14.4 inches high, so it’s bound to be a statement piece on your table, mantle, etc.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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The cotton slub room-darkening curtains, $59.90 at Quince, are made from 100% cotton and feature a unique cross-weave pattern with a natural, nubby texture.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Cozy Rooms and Suites Upstairs, the rooms and suites are even softer and more cocooning than ever due to the pastel palettes, rounded furniture with nubby fabrics and new ceramics and objets from designer Jonathan Adler.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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She was discovered near a Dubai road with several injuries, including a broken spine and multiple broken limbs, per the outlet.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The palace appeared to be in ruins, with soldiers stepping on broken tiles.—
Samy Magdy and Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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