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Recent Examples of rocky
In Wisconsin's remote Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Lake Superior crashes into rocky recesses, exploding against the walls and leaving frozen fingers.
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Chris Lowe, director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, said the rocky coastline near Lovers Point attracts sea lions, and seals also frequent offshore waters — both primary prey for great white sharks.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The June National Taxpayer Advocate report to Congress warned that the 2026 season could be rocky.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Scientists believe the geology of Mars may hold valuable clues about past ancient life, and so the robotic vehicles, controlled remotely from Earth, have slowly navigated the rocky terrain to scoop up and collect intriguing samples.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Chris Lowe, director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, said the rocky coastline near Lovers Point attracts sea lions, and seals also frequent offshore waters — both primary prey for great white sharks.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The June National Taxpayer Advocate report to Congress warned that the 2026 season could be rocky.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Scientists believe the geology of Mars may hold valuable clues about past ancient life, and so the robotic vehicles, controlled remotely from Earth, have slowly navigated the rocky terrain to scoop up and collect intriguing samples.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
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Do not forget that the local job market was wobbly in 2025.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Rockies have taken their first step toward shoring up their wobbly rotation by adding veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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Without prosecutors empowered to bring charges against wrongdoers, judges willing to strike down overreach, legislators daring enough to demand investigations and change laws, and citizens outraged enough to protest, any revelations by journalists will fall on stony ground.—
Susan Chira,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Dec. 2025
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After that historic journey, NASA charted a new course toward Apophis, a stony metal-rich NEA that offers a sharp scientific contrast to Bennu's carbon-rich composition (and was once thought to pose a serious impact risk to Earth).—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
28 Nov. 2025
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Still, the 11-year veteran has been shaky down the stretch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Dolphins and Cardinals are resetting this offseason, at least to some extent, and the quarterbacks’ futures are on shaky soil.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Poppy’s narration — full of descriptions of sandy beaches, sparkling pools, and humid AirBnbs — is what pulls the reader into her world.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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The lower temps will also provide comfortable conditions for enjoying the city’s many sandy shores, famed beach clubs, and rooftop restaurants.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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The stunning Spiaggia di Frontone, a pebbly crescent of clear water framed by rocks, is easily reached by taxi boat from the port.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Gorton and Hughes had traded draft picks before, but nothing like this, a sign that the rebuild was entering a new, precarious phase, one where playoff participation is now an expectation and not a luxury.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Costs continue to rise, services continue to be cut, safety seems precarious.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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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 13 Jan. 2026.
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