rocky

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Recent Examples of rocky The second planet from the sun, Venus is often referred to as Earth's twin since both bodies are rocky and share a similar orbit. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025 Pygmy rattlesnakes are found near water and sometimes in rocky uplands, pine woods and glades, according to the TWRA. Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025 Nakase and the Valkyries defied all the odds in their inaugural season, overperforming what most experts believed was going to be a rocky, developmental year. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025 This quiz will test your knowledge, challenge your assumptions, and maybe even teach you something new about the rocky rogues of our solar system. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rocky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
Adjective
  • Some analysts express hope the Bay Area’s innovation economy can help steady the region’s wobbly job market, especially if cutting-edge sectors such as artificial intelligence spark hiring in this region.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
  • And then last weekend against USF, Fitzgerald tracked down a wobbly pass from Byrum Brown, who was pressured by Akheem Mesidor, and came down with the ball in the second quarter.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • No expensive meter running that is racking up hefty bills and stony fees.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Framber Valdez and Cristian Javier have been shaky over the last two months.
    Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The riders who stagger off of Stardust Racers have wide, shaky smiles.
    Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • During the video, Ollie can be seen running around the sandy beach before spotting another dachshund.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The property offers a resort experience, including a spa, a lazy river, and a pool with a makeshift sandy shoreline surrounded by cabanas.
    Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • While Benfica made a winning start and trounced local rivals Sporting 3-0 in December 2000, Mourinho’s position became precarious after Joao Vale e Azevedo, who had appointed him, was replaced as president by Manuel Vilarinho.
    Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The series Witsec follows a DOJ lawyer and a hardened mob hitman, both fed up with the corrupt institutions around them, who form a precarious alliance to convict criminal titans and save lives in the rogue origins of the Witness Protection Program.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 21 Sep. 2025.

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