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
James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
The hotel is landscaped with the striking Canarian black volcanic rock ground down to gravel and dotted with oddly attractive spiky plants – cacti, succulents and huge sprouting palms – all of which love the island's climate.
—William Leigh, theweek, 14 May 2024
Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Shrouded in privacy, the home is set back on 3.17 acres and has a winding gravel driveway with towering mature trees and a beautifully landscaped entry.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
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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
The plane appeared to crash into a mound of dirt and gravel at a facility south of the airport.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
The hotel is landscaped with the striking Canarian black volcanic rock ground down to gravel and dotted with oddly attractive spiky plants – cacti, succulents and huge sprouting palms – all of which love the island's climate.
—William Leigh, theweek, 14 May 2024
Noun
People here raise horses and livestock; most streets are lined with gravel trails, rather than sidewalks, to accommodate riders on horseback.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Shrouded in privacy, the home is set back on 3.17 acres and has a winding gravel driveway with towering mature trees and a beautifully landscaped entry.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
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Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Mr. Biden struggled through the first presidential debate against Trump in June, speaking in a hoarse voice and at times appearing to lose his train of thought while answering questions.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Most in the away end were hoarse by that stage, but a special roar was reserved for Worrall.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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As China threatened to retaliate with tariffs on imports of German cars, Berlin turned on Brussels and voted against the measures—a move that left many European policymakers baffled.Agathe Demarais, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Lambert’s friend Kilcullen remains baffled that the judge keeps delaying the sentencing hearings.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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There’s even a cave with life-size sand sculptures and 3-D holiday paintings.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the kit is beach-ready, designed to handle loose sand and uneven surfaces, allowing for smooth strolls in challenging environments.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The gruff verses in the latter still convey the sense that Shinoda thrives with an alternatingly coarser and softer vocal counterpart.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Jason Isaacs brings gruff humor and gravitas to Doyle’s character, while Haley Joel Osment’s optimistic portrayal of Chet balances the film’s tone.Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Yet many observers have been puzzled by the absence of any practical Israeli plan for ending the conflict, particularly one that might lead to a lasting political settlement.Mohanad Hage Ali, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
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German carmakers bet big on the EV revolution, if later than competitors, and have been left puzzled by slowing growth after initial widespread uptake.BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 23 Oct. 2024
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Alternatively, try a mask with clay or charcoal as a temporary fix, says Dr. Yang.Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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The puppets are still made the old-fashioned way at Aardman: clay in combination with silicone with ball and socket armatures on the inside.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
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The country titan performed a series a barnburners that ran on his husky, soulful voice.Ramon Ramirez, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Oct. 2024
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After a long time, two husky young crewmen leaned down from the heaving deck of 44303, caught me by the arms, and strained to drag me aboard.Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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The team wants Alex Mill to be more of a household name brand without getting too big to manage properly, or so expansive as to confuse the customer with many fashion messages.David Moin, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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San Francisco sued Oakland for infringing its airport’s trademarks in April, arguing the Oakland airport’s similar new name would confuse travelers.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Gravel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravel. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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