rougher
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rougher
Example Sentences
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One especially noticeable blue-black patch in the rougher section of the valley is believed to be volcanic ash that was later redistributed by Martian winds, as seen in the accompanying 3D perspective views.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
But in a 1989 profile by the US Drug Enforcement Administration, he has frizzy hair and rougher features.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
We like the way it handles rougher pavement and even unpaved surfaces.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
This creates a rougher texture and greater friction.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
On rougher ground, you were sent out to clear a space five inches deep and five feet square.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
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