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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
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as in rough
marked by a series of sharp quick motions
the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
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as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected
the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration
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Recent Examples of choppy
Weeks such as this, where volume can be light, can also be choppy.
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Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
And that survey suggested that Republicans who stand in the way could face choppy political waters.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Nov. 2024
Ten years later, Chloe Sevigny donned a choppy peroxide wig, a partial suit of armor and a white muslin peasant dress for her Joan of Arc Halloween costume.
—Tacita Quinn, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
The result has been a very smooth trip through a choppy retail landscape.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
And that survey suggested that Republicans who stand in the way could face choppy political waters.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Nov. 2024
Ten years later, Chloe Sevigny donned a choppy peroxide wig, a partial suit of armor and a white muslin peasant dress for her Joan of Arc Halloween costume.
—Tacita Quinn, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
The result has been a very smooth trip through a choppy retail landscape.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choppy
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Winning touch While victories and podium appearances have been sporadic in recent seasons, the facts, figures and achievements held by the Brit remain etched prominently in the history books.Aleks Klosok, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Throughout weeks of sporadic demonstrations, the opposition's message has remained consistent but has yet to yield results.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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The report comes during a rough period for the retail pharmacy giant.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Being a rookie who is recovering from a second ACL injury and second ACL surgery soon after recovering from the first ACL injury and surgery is a whole another level of rough.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Steinem has long-term plans to make her home a place where women can gather for discussion and occasional refuge.Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Whatever your choice, preparation and recovery are key to maintaining healthy skin while enjoying occasional drinks (or not), Dr. Kohli concludes.Sanjana Ray, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Blazy succeeds Virginie Viard, who exited Chanel last June after an uneven five-year tenure.WWD, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, private organizations often lack regulatory mandates to enforce consistent practices, leading to uneven adoption of basic measures.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the situation with Bieber, the Guardians could not count on Triston McKenzie, who was inconsistent early in the season.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Forbes was later benched in his rookie season and had an inconsistent year at best.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Hegseth and his supporters have defended his resume, which includes degrees from Princeton and Harvard and intermittent service over 20 years in the Army National Guard, which included tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, achieving the rank of major, and advocating for veterans.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Like other parts of the home, toilets need intermittent repairs, especially to their valves, gaskets, and flanges—not to mention the occasional toilet unclogging.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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Part of the problem is that the journey to DevSecOps is bumpy and long.Forrester, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Straps secure the pad in place, while more hook-and-loop straps and precisely positioned blocks help keep bike frames and forks from unwanted jostling—no matter how bumpy the 4×4 road is.Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Prediction: Bengals 37, Cowboys 30 Matt Levine: The Bengals have been one of the more frustrating teams this season.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Choppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choppy. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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