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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
Ecco qui! Don’t be surprised, however, if your delicious creamy sauce separates into a revolting lumpy paste.
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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
Snowball Maker $15 at Amazon Say goodbye to lumpy, bumpy snowballs and freezing fingers.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
As the recipe instructions note, your batter should appear lumpy.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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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
Snowball Maker $15 at Amazon Say goodbye to lumpy, bumpy snowballs and freezing fingers.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
As the recipe instructions note, your batter should appear lumpy.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
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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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But the real key is that the pillow is thick enough to work perfectly as a stand-alone sleep piece.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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Major American investors, including Trump allies, are involved with companies prospecting nickel, iron and rare earth elements, even though much of it is trapped far under frozen ground or ice (in some parts of Greenland, the ice is two miles thick).—
Jeffrey Gettleman,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sea oats and fir trees dance in the breeze as seagulls squawk in a bright blue sky and the mighty Pacific crashes against the jagged shoreline a few dozen yards away.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Feb. 2025
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The neck’s jagged base suggests that the head was torn from a larger, perhaps full-length figure, but the sculpture reveals almost no other significant damage.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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One standout piece in the collection is the LV Checker with a chunky sole, a hybrid between a derby and a Mary Jane.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by your classic dad shoes, the chunky silhouette oozes retro appeal—they're definitely something Monica Geller from Friends would rep'—which matches everyone's favorite fashion aesthetic at the moment; the 90s.—
Georgia Trodd,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2025
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The results, while still a little rough around the edges, show how much extra longevity can be wrung from simple tweaks to existing gameplay.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Known for his rough and tumble roles, the two-time Oscar winner died Feb. 26, 2025.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For American travelers, that could mean fewer crowds in Yosemite National Park’s iconic valleys, a more relaxed wine-tasting experience in Napa or quieter coastal hikes along Big Sur's rugged cliffs.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Initially worn by construction workers, Timberlands, as they became known, soon transcended their rugged origins and were embraced, beginning in the late ’70s, by everyone from the Milanese jet set to British ravers.—
Kin Woo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 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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Infielder Nick Madrigal was moved to the 60-day IL with a broken shoulder to make room on the 40-man roster.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Deo’s family told the outlet that the car had a broken window and blood on the front seat, and his shoes were left inside.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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