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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
To protect against the negative impacts of overseas conflicts, firms will need to be agile, changing their strategies and looking for resolute financial solutions to navigate their way out of these choppy waters.
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Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
But after the brothers’ formative years, the pacing in Mufasa becomes choppier and less coherent.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Rih put a 2024 spin on the '00s with her updo and choppy baby bangs, paired with a white collared gown and tons of diamonds and pearls—less prom, more couture.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Dec. 2024
Imagine a video call for work that gets choppy or disconnects because your kid starts streaming Netflix.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
But after the brothers’ formative years, the pacing in Mufasa becomes choppier and less coherent.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Rih put a 2024 spin on the '00s with her updo and choppy baby bangs, paired with a white collared gown and tons of diamonds and pearls—less prom, more couture.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Dec. 2024
Imagine a video call for work that gets choppy or disconnects because your kid starts streaming Netflix.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choppy
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Consumers in Mexico are using their cell phones to purchase everyday items such as groceries but also to make sporadic purchases on clothing, books, and other items.Nathaniel Parish Flannery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The brand had toyed with apparel since the ‘80s with small and sporadic capsule collections but the new apparel designs, hinging on Americana and the preppy look, seem to be accruing fans, too.Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Although the name might conjure a place that's a little rough around the edges, don't be fooled—the food at Stinky's is top notch, and the live music is not to be missed.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
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Battling high winds and rough seas, the ship came perilously close to running aground on rocky shores.David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Some winters bring consistent snow and frosty days, perfect for outdoor activities, while others see milder conditions with occasional rain or bare ground.David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The tunes go for three-minute punch, with occasional back-up vocals from Kapranos’ wife, French star Clara Luciani.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
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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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In terms of individual markets, and as noted above, China continues to be inconsistent for Hollywood, but even its local titles had issues in 2024.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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His performance has been inconsistent at times, and there have been problems out of his control, like mechanical issues, team mistakes or strategy not panning out.Luke Smith, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Storing the energy produced by wind turbines and solar panels during peak generation times, storage systems ensure its availability for later use, thus stabilizing the supply and demand of these otherwise intermittent resources.George Sakellaris, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Yakutat will experience an additional 2–4 inches of light, fluffy snow by early Sunday, following intermittent lulls Saturday evening.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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While his performances on offense have been bumpy the last four games, his mindset hasn’t changed.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
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Top-four duty has been bumpy at times for the 33-year-old, particularly when he’s played not only with Morgan Rielly but also with Jake McCabe and Tanev.Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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But the more immediately frustrating part is that the new remote doesn’t have a dedicated button for switching input modes, as previous remotes from LG and countless other remotes do.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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After sharing this frustrating experience on social media, the video went viral with over 1.8 million views and almost 15,000 likes on Instagram, as well as nearly 1 million views on TikTok.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Choppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choppy. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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