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Recent Examples of unsmoothed
It was left unfinished, with rough, unsmoothed chisel marks skirting its lower third.
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Lauren Keith, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Nov. 2020
In the midst of Thursday’s sharp price falls, traders rediscovered the value of caution, and puts became popular again, with the unsmoothed ratio returning to its long-run average.
—James MacKintosh, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2020
Lauren Keith, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Nov. 2020
In the midst of Thursday’s sharp price falls, traders rediscovered the value of caution, and puts became popular again, with the unsmoothed ratio returning to its long-run average.
—James MacKintosh, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsmoothed
Adjective
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And the uneven availability cost him a chance to fully adjust to his new role within the organization.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Heavy rain can wash away grass seed and cause uneven growth or bare spots in your lawn.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cutting up large or coarse ingredients like banana peels will speed up their decomposition.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The case eventually made it to the Supreme Court, which ruled against Lyle after deciding the coarse demeanor was a necessary part of the work environment.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But, like a lumpy blue sweater that wants its cerulean origins to be told, there’s more to the story.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yes, even within the mysterious dark matter, there are smaller, lumpier bits.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stewart had a bumpy news cycle after the Blogoslawski firing and release of the Crumbie memo.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Participants will board a 4-wheel-drive for a bumpy 13-mile tour with frequent stops for pictures, sketches and questions.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Junior starter Colin Jack settled in after a rough third inning to pitch a complete game for Batavia (9-9-1, 5-3).—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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It's garnered a reputation for rough conditions for people in custody and guards alike over its history.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Scientific research, long a cornerstone of American economic progress, has been increasingly endangered by the White House’s warped priorities.—
Shawn Fain,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stains, musty odors, or warped materials can all signal long-term exposure.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Symptoms can include a rash and flu-like symptoms, with some people going on to experience arthritis, facial palsy, pain, irregular heartbeats and other worsening symptoms.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Getting at least eight hours of sleep may help offset the heart health impacts of moderately irregular sleep timing.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The blade was at least ten inches long and double-edged, honed on one side with a wavy scalloped finish, the other a jagged toothing like a lumberjack’s saw.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Bernard lives next to the project site and has documented multiple desert tortoises on and around her property — including Squiggles, who was given the nickname for leaving wavy tracks in the sand.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unsmoothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsmoothed. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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