as in hoarse
harsh and dry in sound
after his bout with laryngitis, he had a terribly gravel voice
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as in to baffle
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
managed to gravel his opponent in the debate by focusing on atypical examples
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Recent Examples of gravel
Adam Moore, Outdoor Life, 23 Jan. 2023
After the ceremony, a gravel pathway lined with pink flowers led guests to a lush garden and lake.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2023
Outside Online, 11 June 2024
Like all birds, pigeons need grit to complete the digestive process, making locations holding material such as sand or gravel a definite possibility.
—M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 11 July 2024
Bob Robinson, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025
The Holocaust Memorial Garden consists of two granite boulders, on a bed of gravel, surrounded by a stand of birch trees.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Past an old logging gate, a gravel road snakes through a young stand of pine.
—Adam Moore, Outdoor Life, 23 Jan. 2023
After the ceremony, a gravel pathway lined with pink flowers led guests to a lush garden and lake.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2023
Verb
Some 350 miles of trail weave through the area, varying from paved to gravel, and include notable elevation gain and loss otherwise hard to come by in Chicago.
—Outside Online, 11 June 2024
Like all birds, pigeons need grit to complete the digestive process, making locations holding material such as sand or gravel a definite possibility.
—M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 11 July 2024
Noun
Visitors can search for an inviting location to begin their hike on gravel roads that circle the wilderness area.
—Bob Robinson, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025
The Holocaust Memorial Garden consists of two granite boulders, on a bed of gravel, surrounded by a stand of birch trees.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravel
Adjective
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While working through the audio issues, Billy Ray wandered the stage, sang a cappella, and left some viewers concerned about his hoarse voice and at times erratic behavior.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Hollis lists her grievances, her voice hoarse and shrill.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The legal process can be both daunting and baffling without the help of a lawyer to navigate the rules.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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We may be baffled by a public that rejoiced in the baiting of bears.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At some points, people visibly struggled to get through, with wheelchairs and strollers getting stuck in the deep sand.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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King Charles himself ends up visiting one of the libraries during his visit to Kenya and while many on staff wish to draw a line in the sand to stop this event, Shiro and Wachuka know doing so could threaten their ultimate goals.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The track resonates with Belinda’s crystalline vocals, dynamic guitar riffs, and spirited trumpet interplays, while Tito’s distinctively gruff delivery adds grit to their musical escapade.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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Resolved to continue on her trip for the sake of her son, Sara finds herself in a perilous situation, and is forced to lean on the elusive Issac Reed (Taylor Kitsch), a gruff recluse who lives on the outskirts of Ft. Bridger.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That disaster is where Peacock’s new limited series gets its name, but the show focuses on Dr. Jim Swire (Colin Firth) and his decades long mission to answer major puzzling questions about what happened.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2025
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In an interview with Variety Friday, the actress, who earned a nod for Best Actress for her role as Elphaba in the film, said she was puzzled that Chu didn’t earn a nod for the film.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The soils are predominantly sandy, especially in coastal areas and valleys, with some clay influence.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Metroplex recommendations, however, suggest less phosphorus (middle number of the analysis) or even all nitrogen such as ammonium sulfate applied to our alkaline black clay gumbo soils.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Warren’s deep, husky voice frees himself from the blame of an unhealthy relationship over a stomping piano beat.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2025
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The husky Black man from the Bronx toiled for every inch of respect, beset by toxicity and misinformation, as hairy white folk-rock and boogie-band alumni pushed similar buttons to become the de facto bards of the everyman.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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After a whirlwind of speculation and confusing back-and-forth negotiations, the Jacksonville Jaguars have officially hired former Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their new head coach.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Some residents have confused local law enforcement for ICE agents, said Earl Stoddard, an assistant chief administrative officer in Montgomery County, a sign of locals' anxieties that their neighborhood could be the agency's next target.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Gravel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravel. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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