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Rockies

American  
[rok-eez] / ˈrɒk iz /
Rockies British  
/ ˈrɒkɪz /

plural noun

  1. another name for the Rocky Mountains

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“The remainder of the month is now projected to have near-normal temperatures for everywhere east of the Rockies, a far different picture than we had just a few days ago.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The ski-resort operator said weather conditions remained extremely unfavorable during the recent quarter, weighing on visits and revenue, particularly at Vail’s resorts in the Rockies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Chief Executive Rob Katz said weather conditions remained extremely unfavorable during the recent quarter, weighing on visits and revenue, particularly at Vail’s resorts in the Rockies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Ohtani threw six hitless innings last week against the Rockies but issued four walks and hit a batter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

This ice-free corridor ran down the Yukon River Valley and along the eastern side of the Canadian Rockies.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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