POCKED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

pocked

adjective

as in pitted

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Recent Examples of pocked Another pro is the impressive airflow, thanks to the double-pocked coils in the center. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026 From the arid desert weather to the cacti- and arroyo- pocked terrain. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026

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In recent years, landslides have brought chaos to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, cracking the foundations of homes and turning Palos Verdes Drive South into a rutted, bumpy asphalt roller coaster.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
With a 35-degree climbing capability and 270mm of ground clearance, the D2 Pro has the room and power to handle rutted trails, loose dirt, and steeper climbs without feeling overwhelmed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 June 2026

Definition of rutted

Adjective

White embroidery curved across the shoulders, while rows of wavy trim followed the skirt’s seams.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Since the cousins share the same curly, wavy hair texture, Gamboa picked up curling cream designed for their hair type and walked Medina through how to use it, from styling techniques to everyday hair care.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of wavy

Adjective

Videos from Xinhua show the knobby-kneed newborn resting on straw, being stroked and examined by scientists in white coats.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Apptronik’s Apollo humanoid—porcelain white, with knobby limbs and thick, sturdy legs—has been used in production at European automotive factories owned by Mercedes-Benz.

— Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

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