1
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
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2
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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3
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
The water’s likely to get much choppier in the afternoon.
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George Skelton, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
What's also interesting is that while U.S. large cap and small cap stocks have been pretty choppy so far this year, bonds and international stocks have actually performed quite well.
—Amy Wagner, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Investors may want to consider dividend-paying stocks as a way to enhance returns in the event of choppy markets.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Key Facts Prices for international oil benchmark Brent crude were flat at $77 per barrel by 10 a.m. EDT during a choppy Monday session, the first day of trading for the commodity since the U.S. struck Iran.
—Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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George Skelton, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
What's also interesting is that while U.S. large cap and small cap stocks have been pretty choppy so far this year, bonds and international stocks have actually performed quite well.
—Amy Wagner, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Investors may want to consider dividend-paying stocks as a way to enhance returns in the event of choppy markets.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Key Facts Prices for international oil benchmark Brent crude were flat at $77 per barrel by 10 a.m. EDT during a choppy Monday session, the first day of trading for the commodity since the U.S. struck Iran.
—Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choppy
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However, reaching these outcomes takes more than just sporadic posts.—
Jonathan Schwartz,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The monsoon season is now here and has brought deadly flash flooding along old burn scars in Ruidoso, New Mexico, while distributing sporadic rain in the state’s Gila National Forest.—
Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
22 July 2025
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Here are several other Twins takeaways from a rough weekend in Denver, which ended on an encouraging note: Ryan shows confidence after first All-Star Game Making his first start since delivering a dominant inning in the All-Star Game on Tuesday, Ryan was outstanding in the series finale.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Devin Williams has settled down after a rough beginning of the year, and Luke Weaver remains superb despite some hiccups before the All-Star Break.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Ozzy also did his own occasional tours, including a stop at the Bradley Center on Dec. 14 of that year.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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The Hunting Wives is led by Margo Banks (Malin Akerman), the wife of a Republican politician who, when not pounding bottles of wine and partaking in the occasional menage a trois, is refining her skills on the gun range.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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Long runs over uneven, rocky trail comes with its share of foot issues, but few sacrifices are greater than those poor keratin creatures attached to your precious foot fingers.—
Kade Krichko,
Outside Online,
22 July 2025
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Amid economic volatility and rapid technological change, access to financial planning remains deeply uneven.—
Matt Watson,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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While Salesforce tries to make this as painless as possible, its UI/UX can be inconsistent and create bottlenecks during onboarding.—
Andrii Kovalchuk,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The company's customer service is known for being inconsistent.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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There’s a reason for that: Fire hose again, coupled with intermittent kinks and leaks.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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Dietary changes such as intermittent fasting, caloric restriction, and ketogenic diet with regular exercise can prevent MASH or delay its progression.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
12 July 2025
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Following a bumpy drive to this glamping sanctuary overlooking the majestic Achla Beach, you’re greeted by the friendly staff, clad in their own T-shirts and flip flops, immediately setting the tone for the casual atmosphere of the place.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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His grandfather still lives there, down a bumpy path off Rua da Minhoteira.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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That said, diving into AI without a plan can be frustrating.—
Janet Lam,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The delays were frustrating, made more complicated by hospitalizations and evaluations that didn’t always address the root of what Avery was experiencing.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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“Choppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choppy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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