rocky

adjective

Definition of rockynext
1
as in wobbly

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2
as in stony

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Recent Examples of rocky As that experience suggests, the road to any state convictions in Minnesota may be long and rocky. — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 The seven-time world champion secured his first victory with the team in Barcelona and three other podium finishes this season, while Leclerc has endured a rocky stint, lacking absolute confidence in qualifying. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Named for the rocky peak above it, the campground is surrounded by tall sandstone cliffs that appear red and orange during sunrise and sunset. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 The rocky beach is lined with beach chairs that can be rented, and there are several traditional taverns and snack shacks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rocky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
  1. wobbly
  2. stony
  3. shaky
  4. sandy
  5. tippy
  6. pebbly
  7. precarious
  8. gravelly
Adjective
  • Fewer and fewer companies offer pensions, however, making that stool increasingly wobbly.
    — Trina Paul,Dan Avery, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • June’s tepid hiring comes after a relative surge in job gains the previous three months, countering concerns that the war in Iran could trip up an already wobbly labor market.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of wobbly
Adjective
  • Oscar Wilde, for example, reposes beneath a hulking deity whose iconoclastic castration, back in 1961, did little to restrain pilgrims seeking to smear red lips across his stony physique.
    — Emily Cox, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
  • Instead of looking like a sleek urban loft, the room can quickly start to feel cold, stony, and impersonal.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
Definition of stony
Adjective
  • The exchange of strikes again tested a shaky ceasefire deal between Tehran and Washington.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The 60-day ceasefire, agreed to in a mid-June Memorandum of Understanding, was always shaky.
    — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of shaky
Adjective
  • Hawai’i is home to a variety of beaches, from white sandy beaches to rocky shorelines; a day at the beach can differ greatly from one area to another.
    — Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Yet another photo saw Hudson washing her feet after a sandy beach session, accessorizing with her straw hat and an oversized straw bag.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 July 2026
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • Grocery shopping poses a unique set of challenges that involves tippy toes and resourcefulness.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • The tippy top is dubbed Mount Livermore, and many climb it for the promise of 360-degree views.
    — Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Definition of tippy
Adjective
  • The pebbly, black-sand beach is known for its calm waters, perfect for swimming.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • The vineyards lie in the Canavese, on the sandy, pebbly slopes of the Ivrea morainic amphitheatre, a vast glacial relief north of Turin that spills into the provinces of Biella and Vercelli.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Definition of pebbly
Adjective
  • However, campaign experts say its position remains precarious, due in part to the deep pockets of its opponents.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Medical and health care professionals working under precarious circumstances are caring for the tens of thousands of people who have been injured and are hospitalized.
    — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 6 July 2026
Definition of precarious
Adjective
  • This Mediterranean herb likes the heat but not the humidity, so make certain to plant it in full sun in sandy or gravelly soil.
    — Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • His voice, including its gravelly quality and thick Cockney accent, was replicated with his permission through a deal with ElevenLabs, which licenses AI versions of artists’ voices.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 23 June 2026
Definition of gravelly

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