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as in stony
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Recent Examples of rocky
At the same time, rocky fragments both from the impacting object and also Martian debris were injected deep into the planet’s interior.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
All these people took advantage of the sheep population, but a remnant of the herd remained among the rocky crags of the San Andres, where grass is sparse and water rare.
—Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Both teams had rocky starts to the season, by their standards.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
This oak is typically found on dry, rocky ridges, including in the mountains.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
All these people took advantage of the sheep population, but a remnant of the herd remained among the rocky crags of the San Andres, where grass is sparse and water rare.
—Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Both teams had rocky starts to the season, by their standards.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
This oak is typically found on dry, rocky ridges, including in the mountains.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
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Some aren’t convinced that attempting to climb the ranks on set will pay off at a time when competition is so cutthroat and the future of the business is so wobbly.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The finances also are wobbly here as all the money left behind by the Dowager Countess has been squandered.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
3 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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No expensive meter running that is racking up hefty bills and stony fees.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The feature, designed to steady shaky footage, became a lifeline for people with Parkinson’s.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Though the Administration likely had numerous gripes about Sherald’s reimagining of what is maybe the most recognizable American symbol, the controversy demonstrates the shaky future of trans art.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Robbie invites Peach Boy to close his eyes and imagine white sandy beaches, a big blue ocean, and beautiful women asking to dance with him.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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The net was pulled along the sandy bottom, running over rocks jutting out from the soft seafloor.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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Cracker Barrel’s position is more tentative, more precarious.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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That‘s led to an artist like Thug wanting to be perceived as a gangster more than a savvy businessman, even with a precarious 15-year probation over his head.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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But a healthy, wholesome chat turns into something else when their tipsy stroll leads them to the home of Ed Little, the man with the power to consign Charlie’s failure to obscurity.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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The job is a ball, interactions take strategy, tipsy men are the obstacles — and obviously, the tips are the prize.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocky. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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