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
Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 July 2024
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
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
There is also a gravel walking path that includes art from a local artist featuring water deities and spirits from cultures historically found in the neighborhood.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 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 design teams created different pathways for visitors to explore and wander that range from concrete to stable ground to gravel, depending on the foot traffic.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 July 2024
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
Noun
It's got great cushioning and traction for terrain with gravel, rocks, or dirt, and with a more streamlined look than other hiking footwear.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
There is also a gravel walking path that includes art from a local artist featuring water deities and spirits from cultures historically found in the neighborhood.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravel
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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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That moment — when Edward Norton as Pete Seeger looks pointedly at an axe during Dylan’s electric set at the Newport Folk Festival — did baffle people.Aja Romano, Vox, 25 Dec. 2024
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Some of the slang terms used by Gen Z—and their younger Gen Alpha counterparts—are still leaving many people baffled.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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These challenges lie beneath the sand, not necessarily reflected in nest count data.Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Dine on the sand, underneath the orange and blue umbrellas at The Deck Bar and Kitchen, the island’s only beachfront dining spot.Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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After a long bout of gruff banter, Frank gets personal, invoking his dead son, Joseph.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The actress uncovers enough credibility in the character to withstand the syrupy sports drama’s conventions, offsetting the gruff Eastwoodisms on which the film is built. 19.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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These phenomena have puzzled scientists for decades, and data collected during Parker's mission promises to provide crucial insights.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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He was really puzzled by the Newport ’65 scenes at the end, however.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rolling hills, and a mix of clay and limestone soils, host grapes like Malvazija Istarska, Teran, and Borgonja.Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Locally crafted natural materials, clay pottery, and artifacts bring a sense of place throughout the resort.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
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Normani continues to show off her personal innovations on Brandy’s vocal playbook, while Khalid displays his growth as a duet partner, offering up a rich, husky complement to Mani’s airier timbre.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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The country titan performed a series a barnburners that ran on his husky, soulful voice.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Oct. 2024
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This specific design broke the decoy’s shape into smaller visual fragments, confusing the predators.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Some reports by think tanks and on social media appear to confuse TdA with South American theft groups (SATG) operating in the Midwest.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Gravel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravel. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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