patchy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"We know that there can be long waits for some specialist care and patchy support across the country," she added.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
But progress has been slowed by lower than anticipated demand, with many consumers put off by higher upfront costs and still patchy charging infrastructure.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
However, rollout so far has been reported to be patchy with not all GPs currently prescribing them as much as expected.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
The images revealed that what begins as a uniform CMC coating can break apart into uneven, patchy fragments during electrode processing, which may weaken battery performance and stability.
From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2026
His fur was patchy, and long scars crisscrossed his body.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.