as in jagged
not having a level or smooth surface
a jerky ride on a pebbly road the rubber handles have a pebbly texture that makes them easier to grip when they are wet
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Recent Examples of pebbly
The stunning Spiaggia di Frontone, a pebbly crescent of clear water framed by rocks, is easily reached by taxi boat from the port.
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Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
In contrast to the crowded and pebbly shores of Sarandë is Gjipe Beach, recently voted one of the best beaches in the world.
—Samia Qaiyum, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024
Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
In contrast to the crowded and pebbly shores of Sarandë is Gjipe Beach, recently voted one of the best beaches in the world.
—Samia Qaiyum, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pebbly
Adjective
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The humble insects, which have jagged wings and fuzzy, thick legs, migrate every year from the Sierra Nevada to warmer coastal areas in winter, laying eggs which grow into caterpillars and eventually new butterflies.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Seismic images of mid-ocean ridges typically show rough and jagged terrain, formed when lava oozes up into the cold ocean along faults or fissures and hardens suddenly into stone.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Drafty rooms, open windows, ceiling fans, and uneven surfaces can disrupt the flame, causing uneven melting, excessive soot, or wax that burns faster on one side than the other.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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This noncomodegenic and fragrance-free serum foundation helps smooth redness and uneven skin texture.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Holly Wheeler, vice president of global brand marketing at Kontoor Brands, said the partnership with Coors Banquet honors Wrangler’s music heritage, blending festival style with rugged functionality.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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This rugged Makita vacuum for cars can run for up to 30 minutes on a charge and its suction can be reversed to blow dirt and debris out of tight spaces.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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After a night that featured 38 foul calls and a gritty Connecticut team determined to make a statement in Atlanta, the Dream clinched a 91-74 win over the Sun in a back-and-forth matchup that started rough but ended on a high note in their first Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Micahya Costen,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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The comps were particularly rough that season, as the NYC-OKC skirmish was no match for what would prove to be Michael Jordan’s final championship in Chicago.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
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“Pebbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pebbly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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