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Recent Examples of rocky
Crowders Mountain State Park’s Pinnacle Trail offers a challenging 4-mile out-and-back hike with a rocky climb to the summit, with spectacular 360-degree views .
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
Geological significance In its recognition, the UNESCO executive board cited Paektu’s volcanic legacy, valleys shaped by glacial erosion, and rocky plains as part of its global significance.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Despite a rocky start to the offseason that saw franchise player Jewell Loyd request a trade following harassment and bullying allegations against the coaching staff, recent investments raised the team’s stock.
—Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
But recording her debut album got off to a rocky start.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
Geological significance In its recognition, the UNESCO executive board cited Paektu’s volcanic legacy, valleys shaped by glacial erosion, and rocky plains as part of its global significance.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Despite a rocky start to the offseason that saw franchise player Jewell Loyd request a trade following harassment and bullying allegations against the coaching staff, recent investments raised the team’s stock.
—Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
But recording her debut album got off to a rocky start.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
Adjective
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Romer may one day look up at the stony faces of Daniel Boone or Betsy Ross in their patriotic splendor and decide that her sacrifice was worth it.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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Then stony coral tissue loss disease arrived in 2014, decimating corals in a deadly wave along Florida's reefs.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
24 Sep. 2024
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Then Mitchell got hot in the clutch, scoring nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from three-point range in overtime after a shaky first half that included 0-of-4 shooting from the field.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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By pushing the deportation debate, Trump is keeping the focus away from the negative economic news that has dented his approval rating thanks to the shaky rollout of his tariff plans and the ensuing roller coaster results in the stock markets.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sifting through the sandy dirt on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, archaeologists expected to find something.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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As an urban beach, one side is flanked by high-rises and it can be crowded, but its wide, sandy stretch is easily reachable via a gradual flight of stairs.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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Or, close your eyes, reach your arms overhead and lift up on the tippy toes of both feet.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Suzanne Couples, Fred’s wife, rose to her tippy toes to look over the gallery.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has placed himself in a precarious situation.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Rodriguez wasn't the only G20 star to get into a precarious situation while making the movie.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gently fold the tipsy cherries into the mousse and add some of the remaining liquor (if desired).—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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One day, the resort hosts a grand festival and the younger daughter, slightly tipsy, boards her family’s yacht and sails out, before waking up the next morning and finding the prince onboard.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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My new favourite spot nearby was a long, sunken garden, complete with stone fountains, a gravelly terrace, and grand staircases sprawling down from street level.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
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Goldberg said one recent afternoon, in her gravelly voice.—
André Wheeler,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Missing a period for two or more consecutive months could be a red flag that something else is causing your hormones to go wonky.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2025
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And the subscription isn’t really worth it—the AI was wonky, and the video clips are just 10 seconds long.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocky. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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