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as in clumpy
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
the lumpy mashed potatoes were cold as well
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as in uneven
not having a level or smooth surface
before painting, we had to sand the lumpy surface to make it smooth
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Recent Examples of lumpy
Stir together flour, sour cream, and butter until just combined (mixture will be lumpy).
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Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The prune juice group had a significant decrease in hard and lumpy stools.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Symptoms can vary from person to person, but common ones are hard or lumpy stool, stomachache and nausea.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
The cast of women do not trust whatever Stacey and her lumpy lacefront wigs are selling.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
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The team found that molecules such as silicon monoxide, water vapor, and aluminum monoxide appear exactly where clumpy dust clouds were seen in the VLT data.—
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This gift is a great upgrade from the usual tub of clumpy protein.—
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Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.—
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The Trojans' uneven season hasn't exactly helped slow rumors either.—
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They’re made of a buttery soft, thick material that will keep you warm and cozy at home all winter.—
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Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.—
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The site was chosen for its abundant sunshine, spring water, mountain air, and views of the jagged Odle massif, which is framed by picture windows in all 62 minimalist suites.—
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Police shot and killed a patient armed with the jagged shard of a broken toilet seat inside Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn on Thursday, law enforcement sources told the Daily News.—
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Like other rugged beasts, this one is a chunky monkey – but as someone who now uses a rugged handset regularly, this con doesn't outweigh the numerous pros.—
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The 32-inch inseam is perfect to wear with a chunky heel, ankle bootie, or even a platform sandal in the summer.—
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The Heat’s rough night began with a disastrous start, trailing 36-12 just 10 minutes into the contest.—
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Marty’s face prominently features a scar on his cheekbone and additional scarring under his chin, suggesting a rough life.—
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Gazing out the window on approach to Salt Lake City’s sprawling semi-new international transportation edifice, Lamar Skeeter ponders his trail mirroring the rugged terrain surrounding the area below.—
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For a quiet, relaxing base onshore, check out Marriott’s all-inclusive Almare, which opened in 2024, and Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets, an adults-only refuge on the island’s rugged southern point.—
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The sandstone bouclé brings a soft, nubby texture that adds warmth without feeling heavy, and the low profile keeps the whole piece looking clean.—
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Suspend houseplants from the ceiling in macrame planters and add a nubby rug to complete the look.—
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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