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Recent Examples of rocky
As dusk fell, small frogs were found near the mouths of caves as water flowed from their rocky openings, researchers said.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Tim Herrin, who suffered through a rocky regular season that included a couple of trips to Columbus, simply morphs into his (teammate-coined) alter ego, Jim Herrin.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Though Kerr’s work and his struggles with drug addiction and a rocky relationship are, of course, rather big and meaningful to him, the stakes of the film never feel very high.
—Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
It’s been a rocky season—after a surge of attention during her rookie year, Caitlin Clark was injured.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Tim Herrin, who suffered through a rocky regular season that included a couple of trips to Columbus, simply morphs into his (teammate-coined) alter ego, Jim Herrin.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Though Kerr’s work and his struggles with drug addiction and a rocky relationship are, of course, rather big and meaningful to him, the stakes of the film never feel very high.
—Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
It’s been a rocky season—after a surge of attention during her rookie year, Caitlin Clark was injured.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
Adjective
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This is the bright-side scenario of course, one that would require the recent wobbly action in consumer cyclicals and consumer-credit names to reverse or at least get no worse.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 Oct. 2025
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Heat players tell war stories of wobbly knees.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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According to the Earth Impact Effects Program calculator, developed by Imperial College in London, U.K., a stony asteroid the size of 2025 FA22 could cause a crater 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) wide.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Its stony soil and cool climate produce lower yields, but more expressive flavors, especially in chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Double-big lineup shaky early on A major part of the intrigue surrounding Şengün’s potential development this season is Houston’s affinity for using him in double-big lineups next to Steven Adams or Capela.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Quarterback Carson Beck bounced back from his shaky outing against Florida by completing 20 of 27 passes for 241 yards and four touchdowns.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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A number of factors contribute to the erosion of the Outer Banks barrier islands, including their low-lying and naturally sandy character, which leaves them vulnerable to shifting and wave action.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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If your soil is excessively sandy or slow-draining clay, consider a different type of turfgrass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Videos taken from the Aug. 27 concert show the former Fifth Harmony member balancing on her tippy toes after the high heel of one of her boots broke off.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Rumbold remembers standing on his tippy toes to interview 7-6 Manute Bol, the Whalers trials and travails, the UConn championships, high school highlights and the state’s later Little League champs among the many favorite stories.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 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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That’s because the economy is already in a precarious state, with the labor market struggling, consumers losing confidence and uncertainty mounting.—
John W. Diamond,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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Yet, the announcement couldn't have come at a more precarious time.—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even Stacey and Florian noticed that Darcey was getting tipsy.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Things only get worse when, after the guests go to bed, a tipsy Solène does cheerleading stunts with Damo by the Jacuzzi instead of working.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocky. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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