as in jagged
having an uneven edge or outline
goats scrambled nimbly up the craggy side of the mountain
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Recent Examples of craggy
These tender bread bites are craggy and crispy with the essence of jalapeño pepper, just without all the intense heat.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The patchwork of craggy shores and tide pools spans 17 miles from Bodega Bay to the Russian River.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
Negril The coastline of Negril, located on the west side of the island, feels impossibly varied, ranging from beautiful stretches of sand to craggy cliffs that plunge dramatically into the sea.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The Sierra Avalanche Center said the threat of more avalanches remained Wednesday and the snowpack was unstable and unpredictable in an area known for steep, craggy cliffs.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The patchwork of craggy shores and tide pools spans 17 miles from Bodega Bay to the Russian River.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
Negril The coastline of Negril, located on the west side of the island, feels impossibly varied, ranging from beautiful stretches of sand to craggy cliffs that plunge dramatically into the sea.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The Sierra Avalanche Center said the threat of more avalanches remained Wednesday and the snowpack was unstable and unpredictable in an area known for steep, craggy cliffs.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craggy
jagged
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From Buffalo Grove, the district goes northwest on a jagged path through Mundelein, Fox Lake, and into McHenry County.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Rescuers said the conditions were treacherous, with deep drifting snow, jagged ice and extremely limited visibility that slowed efforts to reach the man.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Craggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craggy. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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