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Recent Examples of pocked
From the arid desert weather to the cacti- and arroyo- pocked terrain.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocked
Adjective
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Fortunately, as hitting a pothole can be considered a single-vehicle accident, the Insurance Information Institute says damage caused by pitted pavement falls under the provisions of an auto insurance policy’s collision coverage, which is typically subject to a deductible of $250 or more.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Rusted old cannons are scattered about town, and black, pitted anchors decorate squares.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Driving impressions All-terrain tires — a no-cost option — gave the bZ Woodland reasonable capability on a rutted dirt trail up to a scenic ocean view overlook miles inland from the coast.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The refuge is at the end of a 25-mile-long rutted dirt road that climbs through a shadowy forest of pine and spruce, punctuated by the sparkle of the occasional stream or meadow.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If the dress code calls for true beachy or vacation attire, the Jaylah Strapless Midi Dress from Lulus looks like a wavy, ocean-like print that will blend in perfectly on the shore.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The pageboy bob The subtle, soft layers of the pageboy bob introduce volume and movement and can be worn wavy or with a side part.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Plant grafted roses with the knobby graft union 2 to 4 inches below the soil surface in Zones 3–6 or at soil level in Zones 7 to 11.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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But my classic massage did the trick, and limbered me right up after a day of bending my knobby knees on the slopes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And four knurled billet feet allow precise leveling.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
14 Nov. 2025
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The dust filter lifts off after flexing two tabs, and the fan bracket it’s attached to lifts off after removing three knurled screws.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Pocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocked. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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