POCKED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

pocked

adjective

as in pitted

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Recent Examples of pocked Strewn around the edges of the room are ceramic casts of the pocked fruit, brown and desiccated like a pile of skulls. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 Another pro is the impressive airflow, thanks to the double-pocked coils in the center. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026 From the arid desert weather to the cacti- and arroyo- pocked terrain. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026

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The rutted areas are being regraded and releveled to prepare for new topsoil, and Riot Fest has secured up to five acres of sod.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Óscar turned off the winding highway and up a rutted dirt road lined with orchards.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of rutted

Adjective

For example, if the edge of a leaf grows faster than its center, this can lead to a curled or wavy shape—as with Lollo lettuce.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026
In the guest bathroom, wavy blue-and-white tiles are contrasted with doodle-like sea-creature wallpaper, a terrazzo countertop, and a clear shower curtain patterned with a yellow grid.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of wavy

Adjective

To accommodate the taller stance and heavier rolling resistance of the knobby tires, engineers recalibrated the steering, anti-lock braking system and Dynamic Stability Control.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026
Punctuated by stripes and slim, knobby legs, this whimsical seating looks like something Tim Burton would dream up for your next happy hour.

— Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of knobby

Adjective

The knurled bezels and light-up elements are a nice touch, and future owners will surely find the cabin luxurious and comfortable.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026
But its knurled Smart Dial acts as a scroll wheel for books, web pages, and other content – offering a much more intuitive way to read with one hand.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 May 2026

Definition of knurled

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