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
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.
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Sophia Buonpane,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Remove sticks, rocks, clumps, and other debris from the soil that can impede growth.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
This location in the center of the solar system was warm, so the planetesimals were made mostly of the rocks and metals that could withstand the heat.
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Adam Lark,
Scientific American,
28 June 2026
The Israeli military told NPR that during an operation in Nablus, Palestinians had thrown rocks at the soldiers who responded with what the military called crowd-dispersal measures and later with live fire.
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Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
26 June 2026
The pitch was nearly vertical but without rocks to grab.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
On a scale of a Long Island Iced Tea to a Manhattan on the rocks, where does Summer House’s Kyle Cooke fit?
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Zach Schiffman,
Curbed,
26 June 2026
Organic carbon in rocks ranges from visible debris from fossil leaves and wood to molecular remains of plankton, algae, and microbes.
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Howard Lee,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
In photos from the spread by photographer Rafael Pavarotti shared on Instagram, Madonna rocks a pale pink corset over a white leotard that peeks out the bottom and top.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
The Bose SoundLink Flex II Speaker rocks the party with a high-output driver layout delivering bold, audiophile-pleasing sound and deep bass.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Now, a daring team of shark scientists race to install high-tech receivers and tag as many great whites as possible before another harrowing incident rocks the country.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Noun
Weather and public safety officials are discouraging people from going to the beach and are emphasizing that beachgoers stay out of the water and off the rocks.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.
—
Sophia Buonpane,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Remove sticks, rocks, clumps, and other debris from the soil that can impede growth.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
This location in the center of the solar system was warm, so the planetesimals were made mostly of the rocks and metals that could withstand the heat.
—
Adam Lark,
Scientific American,
28 June 2026
The Israeli military told NPR that during an operation in Nablus, Palestinians had thrown rocks at the soldiers who responded with what the military called crowd-dispersal measures and later with live fire.
—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
26 June 2026
The pitch was nearly vertical but without rocks to grab.
—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
On a scale of a Long Island Iced Tea to a Manhattan on the rocks, where does Summer House’s Kyle Cooke fit?
—
Zach Schiffman,
Curbed,
26 June 2026
Organic carbon in rocks ranges from visible debris from fossil leaves and wood to molecular remains of plankton, algae, and microbes.
—
Howard Lee,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Verb
Andra Day rocks denim trousers to the Inside the Afties event presented by Amazon Music during the Cannes Lions Festival in France on June 24.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
In photos from the spread by photographer Rafael Pavarotti shared on Instagram, Madonna rocks a pale pink corset over a white leotard that peeks out the bottom and top.
—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
The Bose SoundLink Flex II Speaker rocks the party with a high-output driver layout delivering bold, audiophile-pleasing sound and deep bass.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Now, a daring team of shark scientists race to install high-tech receivers and tag as many great whites as possible before another harrowing incident rocks the country.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocks
Noun
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Sophisticated setting techniques enhance each stone’s brilliance while preserving the fluid movement of the jewels.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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As the water sways and the flowers blow, 120 wooden crosses now line the Guadalupe River in Kerr County.
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In its dynamic equilibrium, our system sways like a grand old tree in the wind.
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The Korean switch-on diet combines low-carb meals, protein shakes, and intermittent fasting.
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Huel offers nutritionally complete protein shakes as meal replacements.
Verb
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Set the scene This resort stuns, with magical panoramic views of the northern coastline of Crete.
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Tabitha and Jade flee into the tunnels after an earthquake temporarily stuns the monsters, and Jade and his crew race to their vehicles to outrun the monsters that have come to the surface under the cover of this false night.
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However, this is also a series that surprises audiences with mysterious twins that have been under your nose the whole time.
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What surprises people most is the diversity of the landscape here.
Noun
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The design features an array of glittery gems across the straps.
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But discovering neighborhood gems remains central to how Vetri eats in his own city.
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The film unhurriedly lurches from one markedly similar fight scene to the next, with only Skeletor’s occasional injections of ripe innuendo to liven them up a bit.
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By the end, Noonan’s film stops feeling like a first date and starts to resemble the makings of a crime scene as his mood lurches toward something dangerous.
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And once performance falters, customers are likely to lose faith in your brand.
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Conquerors and autocrats may win the immediate battle by bullying their subjects into submission, but their empires inevitably crumble the moment their iron grip falters.
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“Rocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocks. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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