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Recent Examples of rocky
But her rocky start will be tough to turn around according to Tom Bettag, a former network news producer who is now a lecturer at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
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Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The Point Vicente Interpretive Center is located on a rocky point with a spectacular ocean view.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Pat McGrath Labs has had a rocky past few months, and Monday, WWD reported the cosmetics brand is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
But larger rocky worlds such as super-Earths are thought to have cores that are either fully solid or fully liquid, which typically limit the operation of a conventional, Earth-like core dynamo.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The Point Vicente Interpretive Center is located on a rocky point with a spectacular ocean view.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Pat McGrath Labs has had a rocky past few months, and Monday, WWD reported the cosmetics brand is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
But larger rocky worlds such as super-Earths are thought to have cores that are either fully solid or fully liquid, which typically limit the operation of a conventional, Earth-like core dynamo.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
Adjective
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Tiramisu’s beloved battalion of flavors—milky mascarpone, booze, coffee, and chocolate—fit together perfectly in this wobbly, no-bake dessert mash-up.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Spanish government’s move came as a surprise to many after a last-minute deal between the ruling Socialist Party and the left-wing Podemos party in exchange for parliamentary support to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wobbly government.—
Renata Brito,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That means the flavor can range from mild and clean to stony or salty, and the intensity of the bubbles also varies from delicate to aggressive.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Delectable notes of lemon curd on the nose, citrus blossom, and stony minerality, with peach tart and a drizzle of honey, and a lovely balance of medium body, lots of juicy fruit and crisp acidity.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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According to a 2025 market analysis conducted by OfferUp, a mobile marketplace app, 69% of shoppers turn to secondhand when the economy gets shaky.—
Mari Sato The Dallas Morning News,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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The nerves that Landfair had been suppressing only show as the interview winds down, letting out a relieved and shaky breath after answering the last question.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kids’ bikes with stabilisers can be arranged on request, there are opportunities to meet camels, falcons, owls and Spot and Fluff the ponies, and the desert can seem like a big sandy playground to little kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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The rover spent nearly a year exploring the rim of a crater believed to have held a huge lake; the rocks show signs of having been shaped and altered by waves, creating a sandy layer.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Is Big Jim going to be anywhere but the tippy top of the b.o.?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
29 Dec. 2025
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Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart and slowly raise your heels off the ground, coming up onto your tippy toes.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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But what some people miss is a beautiful fishing port that's lined with steep, limestone cliffs and carpeted with pebbly beaches.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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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
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The central bank, however, now finds itself in a precarious bind.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, relying on regulatory relief is precarious.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Liam Neeson puts on his best gravelly voice to play Jack Drebin, the son of Leslie Nielsen’s Frank; Pamela Anderson has fun as his femme fatale; and Danny Huston is the Musk-like villain.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
4 Jan. 2026
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Born Christopher Anton Rea in Middlesbrough, England, on March 4, 1951, the rock and blues singer was well known for his distinctive gravelly voice and slide guitar playing.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocky. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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