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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
Small business owners or folks with very lumpy income might want to push closer to a full year’s worth of expenses.
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Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
If the batter seems sticky or lumpy, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 Tbsp.
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Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
This slowdown, however, is not investment thesis changing for us as orders tend to be lumpy.
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Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Unlike cottage cheese, which can be lumpy and watery, farmer's cheese is pressed to remove excess liquid.
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Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lumpy
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
If the batter seems sticky or lumpy, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 Tbsp.
—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
This slowdown, however, is not investment thesis changing for us as orders tend to be lumpy.
—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Unlike cottage cheese, which can be lumpy and watery, farmer's cheese is pressed to remove excess liquid.
—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lumpy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpy
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Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
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Using a vegetable peeler, shave a modest amount of Parmesan onto a plate (a mound of grated Parmesan may look impressive, but all that clumpy cheese mutes the dressing).
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Household financial resilience also remains uneven, even when many adults report doing okay or living comfortably.
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The uneven workmanship of the double stitching suggests the giant flag was likely made by amateurs, curators with the historical society have determined.
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The combination makes strands thicker, fuller, stronger, frizz-free, and softer—and thus, longer with less shedding and breakage.
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The brown, round cookie has arms and legs, one eyebrow thicker than the other, and one buck tooth.
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Located in Florina, in northwestern Greece, the region lies on a high plateau ringed by jagged peaks, with freshwater lakes below.
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An important entry to the New Queer Cinema canon, Kar-wai’s drama is passionate, moody, and deeply evocative, tracing the jagged edges of an on-again, off-again romance in seedy 1990s Buenos Aires.
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Stewart wore hers with a chunky pearl choker, red pants, and white sandals for a patriotic look, but the top’s styling potential is endless.
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The slim profile is a nice distraction from the chunky dad sneakers that dominated the previous season.
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Mariana is not pleased to hear this, and he's got some rough-looking dudes with him.
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Dual suspension helps smooth rough trails, hydraulic disc brakes provide dependable stopping power in changing conditions, and four-inch fat tires improve traction across gravel, dirt, sand, and pavement.
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Inside, there’s a unique two-tone color split for throne-like front seats and rear jump seats, with standard Dinamica—akin to nubby Alcantara—dressing seat inserts and door trim.
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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.
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California is returning a stretch of rugged Mendocino County coast to the Indigenous nations whose ancestors once stewarded its shores.
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California is returning a stretch of rugged Mendocino County coast to the Indigenous nations whose ancestors once stewarded its shores.
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“Lumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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