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Recent Examples of rocky
After a rocky non-district start, Martin righted the ship with wins over Lamar and Grand Prairie.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2025
The secluded eight-acre estate was originally part of the Bell Moving Picture Ranch, and its rocky terrain appeared in shows including Star Trek, Gunsmoke, and Bonanza.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
The group also had a key role in the city closing public access to Point La Jolla, the rocky area between La Jolla Cove and Boomer Beach — initially for half the year during sea lion pupping season and then year-round.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
Marvin Burks and Dre Norwood seek redemption At strong safety, junior Marvin Burks Jr. returns after a rocky 2024 season.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2025
The secluded eight-acre estate was originally part of the Bell Moving Picture Ranch, and its rocky terrain appeared in shows including Star Trek, Gunsmoke, and Bonanza.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
The group also had a key role in the city closing public access to Point La Jolla, the rocky area between La Jolla Cove and Boomer Beach — initially for half the year during sea lion pupping season and then year-round.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
Marvin Burks and Dre Norwood seek redemption At strong safety, junior Marvin Burks Jr. returns after a rocky 2024 season.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
Adjective
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But Bana is not as believable when asked to drop his stony demeanor and display vulnerability, a shortcoming that hampers his arc in the back half of the season.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 July 2025
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And most of those business people tend to have rather stony, cold, dead eyes.—
Andrew Tobias,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
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In March, as President Trump talked up his plan to impose double-digit tariffs on most countries around the world, a clutch of major U.S. airlines dimmed their 2025 forecasts, citing dipping consumer confidence and shaky macroeconomic conditions.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Following a slew of injuries and shaky performances, the team has little choice but to add at least one relief arm in the near future.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Wood floors worn smooth by years of sandy feet, soft textured rugs, and fresh greenery bring nature indoors.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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The old sandy beach was converted into open space where the county is planting native vegetation and creating bioswales and rain gardens, which help reduce runoff.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 July 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
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There’s a bunch of weirdos in a building wearing tutus and standing on their tippy toes.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Investors seem to be factoring in the best-case scenarios – a precarious position for a company with a limited recent operational track record and significant downside risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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After that Donlon knew his position was precarious, the lawsuit claims.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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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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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
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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Fans commented on a popular digital video platform where Jeopardy! has its own page on the clue and its wonky wording.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Hold on, this one might seem a little wonky but the only real concept at play here is this: The ratio of exports to imports is every bit if not more important than the difference between the two.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocky. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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