rockier; rockiest
1
: abounding in or consisting of rocks
2
: difficult to impress or affect : insensitive
3
: firmly held : steadfast
rockier; rockiest
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
The 5,000-plus acre park includes forests, sand dunes, marshes and a rocky shoreline.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Interface design software company Figma (NYSE:FIG) has had a rocky ride over the last few weeks, despite a stellar debut on the public markets last month.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The fire's location in steep and rocky terrain posed safety concerns for firefighters, the Forest Service said.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Scientists believe the geology of Mars may hold valuable clues about past ancient life, and so the robotic vehicles, controlled remotely from Earth, have slowly navigated the rocky terrain to scoop up and collect intriguing samples.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
The 5,000-plus acre park includes forests, sand dunes, marshes and a rocky shoreline.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Interface design software company Figma (NYSE:FIG) has had a rocky ride over the last few weeks, despite a stellar debut on the public markets last month.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The fire's location in steep and rocky terrain posed safety concerns for firefighters, the Forest Service said.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocky. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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