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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
In addition, the sidewalk and street plows had been by our house, leaving the worst part of any snow shovelling job: the heavy, lumpy mounds of snow, ice and slush blocking the bottom of my driveway.
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Brad Moon, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
However, this lumpy performance has been frustrating for investors trying to time the market rather than maintain a constant exposure to small caps.
—Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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, 24 Dec. 2024
Moody interior spaces are burrowed into the hillsides and have an almost cave-like quality enhanced by lumpy carve-outs in the concrete walls and ceilings.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Brad Moon, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
However, this lumpy performance has been frustrating for investors trying to time the market rather than maintain a constant exposure to small caps.
—Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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, 24 Dec. 2024
Moody interior spaces are burrowed into the hillsides and have an almost cave-like quality enhanced by lumpy carve-outs in the concrete walls and ceilings.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
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But the junior point guard has had an uneven transition.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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Since this type of coating has an uneven texture, the bath mat may wear out faster than other options.Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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Turn the heat to medium-low, add the grits and cook, stirring frequently, until thick, creamy, and tender, 15–20 minutes.Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
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Some of the cables he’s found are as thick as a pinky finger and, when attached to the right tree, are strong enough to anchor an elephant calf.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
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Much like the iconic caveman from Hanna-Barbera's The Flintstones, Hollins went barefoot and sported a blue necktie and a short-sleeve, leopard-print loincloth with a jagged hemline.Gil Macias, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Comments For over a century, the rugged beauty of the Dolomites — with its jagged peaks rising above lush meadows and hills — has attracted wellness travelers the world over.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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Summer’s mojito and sundress isn’t this month’s chunky knit sweater or sip-worthy cocktail.Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Shoppers are adding comfy turtlenecks, oversized crewnecks, chunky cardigans, and more to their cold-weather closets.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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This is a rough first cut of Biden's foreign policy legacy.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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That way, your rough and weathered heels will be healed and hydrated.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
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Travelers can use nearby Joshua Tree as their home base while hiking Chuckwalla’s Painted Canyon trail in Mecca Hills or while exploring the rugged Orocopia Mountains.Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
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The rest of the team can't stay healthy because of a rugged artificial turf home field.Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Its nubby texture and vibration settings feel great after a long day of standing, walking, and generally running around.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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McGregor was set to fight UFC lightweight Michael Chandler in 2024 but was forced out of completion due to a broken toe.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Garnish the top with broken pieces of graham crackers for a bit of crunch.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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