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Recent Examples of rocky
It is known for its white sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and dense tropical vegetation, surrounded by water and coral reefs.
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The logistics giants had been undergoing negotiations since last February, and at times appeared on rocky footing—leading to the earlier winddown threat.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
The winding down of Split Capital comes as the crypto investing landscape appears rocky.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Monday’s game started out rocky for the Warriors as H-F struck for three runs in the top of the first.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The logistics giants had been undergoing negotiations since last February, and at times appeared on rocky footing—leading to the earlier winddown threat.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
The winding down of Split Capital comes as the crypto investing landscape appears rocky.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Monday’s game started out rocky for the Warriors as H-F struck for three runs in the top of the first.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
Adjective
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Despite the outsized headline figure, there were further indications that the job market remains wobbly.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Also helping out on Wednesday were Paul Goldschmidt, who clubbed a three-run homer off George Kirby in the sixth inning, and Ben Rice, who smoked a solo shot in the ninth after and before some wobbly work from Yankees relievers Camilo Doval and David Bednar.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Except every movie tends to get five buckets, while the rest of their time curdles into Tim sharing too much about his personal life as Gregg stares on, his stony, Buster Keaton-like face saying nothing and everything.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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That same stony resistance stymied Henry’s next attempt at commercial success, a parasol with a snap-on cover that could be changed to match a woman’s outfit.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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The early returns were shaky, but with some adjustments — and with some time — Brown has brought the best version of his All-Star center to the floor.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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One possibility is that the ceasefire lasts only two weeks, is shaky throughout – as seen with Israel’s bombing of Lebanon after the ceasefire was declared – and war resumes.—
Donald Heflin,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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The juveniles — around 5 and 6 feet long — like the sandy shallow waters that keep them safe from predators, and the plentiful food of stingrays and small sharks that live near shore, Lowe noted.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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Conway‑Norris thought the bunny pictured in the post resembled Flopsy, with its sandy brown fur.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Skiers and riders can make their way to the tippy top of the mountain on the higher bowls for a little fun on peaks 6, 7, and 8, but be warned—the mountain does not offer any beginner terrain in the spring season, so make sure your skills fall into the intermediate or advanced category.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 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
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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In 1994 a mass exodus sent more than 35,000 Cubans off the island in precarious vessels.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The ceasefire already looks precarious, and dueling reports from Iran state media and the White House disagreed Wednesday on whether Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz again.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like many other succulents, 'Angelina' stonecrops are drought-tolerant, can grow in sandy or gravelly soil, and thrive in sunny, well-draining conditions.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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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,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocky. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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