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as in uneven
not having a level or smooth surface
the bumpy road made the jeep bounce all over
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Recent Examples of bumpy
And while Junior and J.J. endure a few bumpy moments throughout the freshman season, so too will Poppa and J.J.
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Production cut is part of 'bumpy, inconsistent' EV market
Earlier this year, though, Ford slashed production of the Lightning in half and cut its hourly workforce at the factory by two-thirds.
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The video from inside the van shows a bumpy ride, with a cage separating the mostly Black door knockers from their driver.
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And remember, even if the road gets bumpy, a little humor and perseverance can go a long way.
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 20 Oct. 2024
Production cut is part of 'bumpy, inconsistent' EV market
Earlier this year, though, Ford slashed production of the Lightning in half and cut its hourly workforce at the factory by two-thirds.
—Adrienne Roberts, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
The video from inside the van shows a bumpy ride, with a cage separating the mostly Black door knockers from their driver.
—Jake Lahut, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
And remember, even if the road gets bumpy, a little humor and perseverance can go a long way.
—Kartik Jobanputra, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumpy
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What Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay really meant to him, the Warriors Curry, on a rough shooting night, took a charge on Jake LaRavia and then swiped Jaylen Wells in the backcourt before hitting a 3.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the reality has been far more sluggish, marked by incremental progress and uneven adoption.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The result was about 70 pairs of irregular, jagged teeth.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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There are always twists, turns, and jagged edges on the road to happily ever after.Dana Feldman, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Rather than ascending the peak itself, William opted for a more intimate experience along the coastal foothills, a scenic spot known for its sweeping ocean views and rugged terrain.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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With much of its rugged terrain a hindrance to agriculture, mercenaries became a primary export.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Bumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumpy. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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