RUTTY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

rutty

adjective

Definition of rutty

as in rutted

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Recent Examples of rutty Now the 49ers plunge into the first round of the playoffs, the Super Bowl no longer looming on the horizon, but a speck somewhere in the distance at the end of the bumpy, rutty detour that their defeat has shunted them down. — Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Jan. 2026 Running terrain of the rocky-rooty-rutty variety is fun and rewarding, but no easy task. — Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2025 Bills owner Terry Pegula has implored coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane to coax more of an executive demeanor out of Allen, a transformation that never took last year and likely added to Allen’s rutty play through 10 games. — Tim Graham, The Athletic, 23 July 2024 The roads were too rutty for the other guests to complete their transit, and the storm clouds above had stopped all domestic air transfers as well. — Brandon Presser, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2023

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In recent years, landslides have brought chaos to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, cracking the foundations of homes and turning Palos Verdes Drive South into a rutted, bumpy asphalt roller coaster.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
With a 35-degree climbing capability and 270mm of ground clearance, the D2 Pro has the room and power to handle rutted trails, loose dirt, and steeper climbs without feeling overwhelmed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 June 2026

Definition of rutted

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Many are formulated to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).

— Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 13 July 2026
The Silver Linings Playbook actress styled her new brunette hair in a messy high ponytail with her wavy bangs and face-framing pieces styled to the side, showing off her makeup-free complexion.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 July 2026

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