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
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
On a recent Thursday afternoon, the snow had just melted enough to reveal headstones embedded in the cold ground, but the gravel paths are still slick with ice.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 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
Start your search at the closest gravel or sand pit near your home.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
On a recent Thursday afternoon, the snow had just melted enough to reveal headstones embedded in the cold ground, but the gravel paths are still slick with ice.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 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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However, she was baffled by the woman's insistence and entitlement.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The surprising source of the repeating burst has baffled astronomers, who haven't considered that regions in which no stars are forming could produce such a radio flare.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Something about watching the sunset with your toes in the sand just hits different.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Getting to put your feet in the sand, looking out at the ocean, and feeling like everything’s okay here.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 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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But less than a decade later, Sante Kimes captured national attention with a pair of brutal and puzzling crimes that spanned thousands of miles.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Why this occurred at the unfinished hangar in Boise puzzles him.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The League offers trap, skeet, sporting clays, and 5-stand leagues to secondary and postsecondary schools across the country.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Cook the clay pot over medium-high heat until steam begins to billow, approximately 17 minutes.—
Ingu Chen,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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My husky boy feet cemented into the concrete veranda.—
Diane Seuss,
Harper's Magazine,
2 July 2024
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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
Verb
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This should not be confused as some kind of part-time mentoring role, like someone coming in to give a speech once in a while and then clearing off.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Don't let the term air fryer confuse you: These things are pretty much just small convection ovens that use fans to circulate hot air around your food in order to cook it evenly and efficiently.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Gravel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravel. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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