bumpier
- comparative of bumpy.
Example Sentences
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As climate change shifts atmospheric conditions, experts warn that air travel could become bumpier: temperature changes and shifting wind patterns in the upper atmosphere are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of severe turbulence.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
It’s time to prepare your retirement portfolio for a bumpier ride.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Wealthier shoppers also got a big boost from 2025’s roaring stock market, although trading has been bumpier so far in 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Wall Street is inching toward a historic milestone just as the ride is getting bumpier in the stock market.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026
After a while, the road became bumpier and the nose of the car pointed up.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
