as in jewels
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
a trophy wife with enough rocks to open her own jewelry store
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as in sways
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the boat was rocking so much that several passengers felt seasick
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as in shakes
to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side
the drunk rocked on his heels for a moment and then fell flat on his back
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as in stuns
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
she rocked the mugger with a single punch and then ran
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as in surprises
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news of the mayor's sudden death rocked the city
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Recent Examples of rocks
Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
To reduce the chances of snakes around your home, TPWD advises keeping your lawn trimmed low and removing brush, woodpiles, rocks, and debris where snakes and rodents may hide.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Large surf also moves heavy debris—such as rocks, surfboards, or loose equipment—with enough force to cause injuries.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Authorities declared an unlawful assembly after a small group of between 150 and 200 protesters began throwing rocks, bottles, and concrete at officers with the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
The crew relied on an expert climbing team to rappel down steep walls, scale rocks, and navigate treacherous terrain.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
South of Tyson Street, the shoreline is badly eroded, leaving nothing but rocks at high tide.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Add it to the growing canvases of her daughters playing at the sea, climbing the rocks, placing their tiny hands in the crevices of the walls surrounding the house.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
Exclusively for Idaho Statesman readers, Gilbert has highlighted 35 acts to see at the annual event, which rocks multiple venues Wednesday through Sunday.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Keeping forearms grounded, press through your toes and shift your weight forward so that your whole body rocks forward several inches.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Now 71, Funderburgh still rocks a pompadour — albeit smaller and streaked with silver — that once inspired former bandmate Mike Judge to sketch Beavis.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
View gallery - 8 images Vinyl records have been finding more and more new ears in recent years, and Mixx Audio has a novel turntable to help keep the groove moving – one that also rocks a CD player plonked right in the middle of the platter, as well as flexible connectivity.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
No one rocks a short haircut quite like Halle Berry.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Lawrence rocks this statement piece by pairing it with more casual items like a simple black tote bag, a beanie, and a pair of neutral colored pants.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Finally comes Mia, who rocks it.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue).
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
To reduce the chances of snakes around your home, TPWD advises keeping your lawn trimmed low and removing brush, woodpiles, rocks, and debris where snakes and rodents may hide.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Large surf also moves heavy debris—such as rocks, surfboards, or loose equipment—with enough force to cause injuries.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Authorities declared an unlawful assembly after a small group of between 150 and 200 protesters began throwing rocks, bottles, and concrete at officers with the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
The crew relied on an expert climbing team to rappel down steep walls, scale rocks, and navigate treacherous terrain.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
South of Tyson Street, the shoreline is badly eroded, leaving nothing but rocks at high tide.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Add it to the growing canvases of her daughters playing at the sea, climbing the rocks, placing their tiny hands in the crevices of the walls surrounding the house.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Project supervisor Eva Stratt (Sandra Hüller) also rocks a lot of knitted sweaters, visually positioning her away from the Ice Queen/Girlboss cliches the film wants to avoid.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
Exclusively for Idaho Statesman readers, Gilbert has highlighted 35 acts to see at the annual event, which rocks multiple venues Wednesday through Sunday.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Keeping forearms grounded, press through your toes and shift your weight forward so that your whole body rocks forward several inches.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Now 71, Funderburgh still rocks a pompadour — albeit smaller and streaked with silver — that once inspired former bandmate Mike Judge to sketch Beavis.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
View gallery - 8 images Vinyl records have been finding more and more new ears in recent years, and Mixx Audio has a novel turntable to help keep the groove moving – one that also rocks a CD player plonked right in the middle of the platter, as well as flexible connectivity.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
No one rocks a short haircut quite like Halle Berry.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Lawrence rocks this statement piece by pairing it with more casual items like a simple black tote bag, a beanie, and a pair of neutral colored pants.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Finally comes Mia, who rocks it.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocks
Noun
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Lucy Punch dazzles in jewels at The Audacity premiere in Los Angeles on March 31.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The classic look, complete with structured shoulders and a high neck, was paired with old Hollywood hair and jewels, and brought her one-of-one class to the Paris premiere of the film.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sunday's vote was seen as a key test of whether the EU member nation stays on its liberal course or sways toward the right.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Grips the microphone, sways her hips.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hayden, working the grill behind her husband, laughs and shakes her head with a slight eye roll the way only a loving wife can.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the process, the capsule shakes pretty aggressively.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This trail stuns in either direction, but beginning at Clark Forks cuts elevation gain by nearly 2,000 feet.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Hyundai stuns with Atlas Hyundai showcased Atlas at CES in Las Vegas last month.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This one surprises most people.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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The grandeur that surprises many first-time observers is the result of an extraordinarily long and complex geological history.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The quiet cobblestoned streets and nearby architectural gems like the Woolworth Building compliment the property’s New York-twisted whimsy, and the wide, quiet streets aid an already relaxing atmosphere inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Joshua Ray Walker documentary is produced with Texas Monthly, who are like the gems of Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Wembanyama is on the short list of MVP favorites as the league lurches toward the playoffs, a list that includes former NBA champions Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of OKC, Denver’s Nikola Jokic along with Detroit’s Cade Cunningham and Los Angeles’ Luka Doncic.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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After a moment of hesitation, Harington lurches forward and plants a passionate kiss on Turner, who responds in kind.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If the economy falters, political pressure on the president will build.—
Nancy Cook,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to complete this as one continuous set, but drop to your knees and/or take breaks if your form falters at any point.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Rocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocks. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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