as in lumpy
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
the soil was a little too clumpy to make for a good garden
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Adjective
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On days when symptoms are active, at least 25% of stools will be loose or watery, while fewer than 25% will be hard or lumpy.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
9 Jan. 2025 -
In this new image taken by JWST 's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), which can peer through clouds of gas and warm dust, those classic hallmarks of the Sombrero have vanished, replaced by a lumpy ring of dust around a gap that houses the bright core where a supermassive black hole lurks.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the cables he’s found are as thick as a pinky finger and, when attached to the right tree, are strong enough to anchor an elephant calf.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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Turn the heat to medium-low, add the grits and cook, stirring frequently, until thick, creamy, and tender, 15–20 minutes.—
Ryan McCarthy,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Summer’s mojito and sundress isn’t this month’s chunky knit sweater or sip-worthy cocktail.—
Patrice J. Williams,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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The chunky pieces are easy for small hands to grip, build with, and move around the track.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Clumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clumpy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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