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as in rough
marked by a series of sharp quick motions
made jerky progress walking with the new crutches
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as in stupid
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
he's acting jerky just to get people's attention
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Recent Examples of jerky
The motor on the Secretlab MAGNUS Pro is quiet and smooth with no jerky operation.
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Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Williams is already Beale Street jerky tough and looks like a plug-and-play 3-and-D wing.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 11 Apr. 2024
Louisville Courier Journal From chips to jerky pretzels to candy, snack options can be endless, all with different features for the varying taste buds of consumers.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024
The savory taste of jerky pairs well with sweet fruits like a medium-sized pear, which provides 5.52 grams of fiber (20% of the DV).442
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Protein and fiber are essential nutrients for maintaining overall health.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
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Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Williams is already Beale Street jerky tough and looks like a plug-and-play 3-and-D wing.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 11 Apr. 2024
Louisville Courier Journal From chips to jerky pretzels to candy, snack options can be endless, all with different features for the varying taste buds of consumers.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024
The savory taste of jerky pairs well with sweet fruits like a medium-sized pear, which provides 5.52 grams of fiber (20% of the DV).442
A Quick Review
Protein and fiber are essential nutrients for maintaining overall health.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jerky
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That way, your rough and weathered heels will be healed and hydrated.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
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This is a rough first cut of Biden's foreign policy legacy.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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So ridiculous the referee initially had trouble believing that anyone could be so reckless & stupid.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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And there was no such thing ever as a bad decision or a stupid question.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 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 a follow-up post, Spears shared a cute video of a young girl telling silly jokes.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Jan. 2025
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The silly yet snappy song propelled Mr. Vail, 27, to a new level of internet fame almost overnight.Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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That's despite some warning signs that have percolated for months, including a choppy job market, high interest rates weighing on homebuilding, higher debt delinquencies and more.Courtenay Brown, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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Over the past year, the company has laid off 5% of its staff, citing the impact of TikTok and other digital competition; reached a settlement with union members; and dealt with a decidedly choppy ad market.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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If the young shortstop is truly as good as gone, the Blue Jays would be foolish not to trade him.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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While admirable, the plan to resettle the poor was foolish in retrospect as the Low Country soil is sandy and the weather too hot for farming.Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
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The characterizations are absurd in both concept and performance.Armond White, National Review, 3 Jan. 2025
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We’re told the feature will delve deeper into themes of identity, technology, and self-perception while retaining the darkly comedic and absurd tone that defined the short.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
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Tauruses will go crazy for something chic, functional, and soft to the touch.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2023
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Before getting into the chaos of episode 5, that episode 4 cliff hanger was crazy.Calie Schepp, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2023
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“Jerky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jerky. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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