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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
While compact, some hanging toiletry bags are flimsy and become lumpy when filled to capacity.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Constipation means having fewer than three bowel movements weekly, and stools are hard or lumpy and difficult to pass.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
Greek yogurt is smooth and creamy, while cheese curds give cottage cheese a lumpy texture.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Both Phobos and Deimos look like asteroids, being lumpy, cratered and small.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Constipation means having fewer than three bowel movements weekly, and stools are hard or lumpy and difficult to pass.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
Greek yogurt is smooth and creamy, while cheese curds give cottage cheese a lumpy texture.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Both Phobos and Deimos look like asteroids, being lumpy, cratered and small.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
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Read More: The Healthiest Way to Clean Your House Check the base of the unit, too: Dirt can settle underneath, making the entire thing uneven, leading to performance issues and major repairs down the road, Drew says.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2025
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The American game was largely insular, coaching education uneven, and infrastructure limited.—
Lee Igel,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Its thick plastic outer casing is impervious to flex.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Conversely, smog, cloud cover, and thicker ozone layers limit the amount of UV radiation that reaches the skin.6 Locations further from the equator at higher altitudes experience less sunlight in the winter and more in the summer.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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The thunder rolled and lightning danced among the jagged peaks as a summer rainstorm soaked the alpine meadows of California’s Sierra Nevada.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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In addition to more glaciers (circa 300) than any other national park in the Lower 48 states, North Cascades boasts dozens of jagged snowy peaks, wild rivers, tranquil lakes, and among the highest biodiversity of any U.S. park.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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In this new era of style focused heavily on wearability, consumer’s are attracted to the brand’s use of tactical details such as elasticated laces and chunky outsoles—details initially designed purely for athletic function but are now being incorporated into user’s everyday attire.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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This stylish retro camera harks back to Olympus's earlier 35mm film models and features black and silver coloring, manual dials and a chunky hand grip for one-handed use.—
Rowena Cockett,
Space.com,
26 May 2025
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Cloudy skies, rough surf and limited battery life can all reduce their effectiveness.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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If your skin is extremely dry and rough, however, the La Roche-Posay Body Moisturizer is rich in prebiotic thermal water, shea butter, and niacinamide is another one of Tookes’ recommendations.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Groups were scaling the 30-foot steel border fence with rope ladders, or crawling through gaps sawed into the old steel mesh fencing, hundreds of people a day in a 20-mile stretch starting at the rugged mountainside of Mt. Cristo Rey.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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After a rugged childhood without electricity or indoor plumbing, Robertson earned a football scholarship to Louisiana Tech University.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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These simple bars with a nubby, crumbly topping hold up well for travel, easily feed a crowd and are maximally adaptable.—
Melissa Clark,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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However, its nubby reign in richer colors, patterns, and sometimes still in those lighter hues is up for designer debate.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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But the murder forced UHG to face a harsh fact: The health care system has never felt more broken to the patients it’s meant to serve.—
Alyson Shontell,
Fortune,
2 June 2025
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Outfielder Trevor Smith is headed to Washington State, infielder Tommy Entrekin is headed to Cal Baptist, pitcher Luke Bailey is off to UC Santa Barbara, and outfielder Parker Vance, who played the championship game with a broken hand, is headed to Southern Utah to play football.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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