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as in ragged
having an uneven edge or outline
it's going to be hard to repair the jagged tear in the tablecloth so that it doesn't show
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as in uneven
not having a level or smooth surface
rode our mountain bikes down the trail's jagged terrain, which made for a bumpy ride
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Recent Examples of jagged
For nearly a century, the landscape was gouged by miners, leaving the center of the island a near barren landscape of jagged rocks.
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Laura Paddison, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The lodge looked like a miniature in the shadow of the jagged mountains.
—Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Obviously, no one wants to go to a beach that’s covered in jagged space debris (or where such debris might rain down at any moment).
—Edward Woodson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
Jamie’s conflicting reality is truly ominous: the immature boy, the furious man, and the jagged cusp between both.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
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Laura Paddison, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The lodge looked like a miniature in the shadow of the jagged mountains.
—Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Obviously, no one wants to go to a beach that’s covered in jagged space debris (or where such debris might rain down at any moment).
—Edward Woodson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
Jamie’s conflicting reality is truly ominous: the immature boy, the furious man, and the jagged cusp between both.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jagged
Adjective
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Cocker was famous for his ragged, one-of-a-kind covers of other acts’ famous songs, with Joel comparing the late singer to such legendary song interpreters as Frank Sinatra.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 Apr. 2025
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Grand Canyon didn’t do enough to punish Maryland for its ragged start.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But also undeniable is the Heat receiving tangible depth from the Plan B trade with Butler, depth that arguably had previously been lacking amid the uneven seasons of Terry Rozier and Jaime Jaquez Jr., as well as depth compromised by the broken hand of Nikola Jovic.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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After running out of steam with the uneven 1992 sister albums Lucky Town and Human Touch, Springsteen spent most of the decade raising his kids and tentatively circling a reunion with the E Street Band while searching for new directions.—
Ryan Leas,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This was mostly used when the group was building night nests—platforms made high in the trees out of broken branches, sometimes lined with leaves.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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Ren has trouble adjusting to the woman Olivia has become and still sees her as a broken girl, leading to resentment and distance between mother and daughter.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This ceramic vase has a rugged, natural matte texture and measures 14.4 inches high, so it’s bound to be a statement piece on your table, mantle, etc.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Average or above skaters who can make plays and contribute to the rugged side of the game.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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My strands were very soft post-wash and there was no oil or frizzy, rough texture post-wash.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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If history provides any clues, the U.S. soybean farmers are in for a rough year.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jagged. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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