as in gem
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
a trophy wife with enough rocks to open her own jewelry store
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to sway
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the boat was rocking so much that several passengers felt seasick
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in to shake
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in to stun
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
she rocked the mugger with a single punch and then ran
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to surprise
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news of the mayor's sudden death rocked the city
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in rocklike
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in gems
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
a trophy wife with enough rocks to open her own jewelry store
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in sways
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the boat was rocking so much that several passengers felt seasick
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in wobbles
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in stuns
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
she rocked the mugger with a single punch and then ran
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in surprises
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news of the mayor's sudden death rocked the city
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rock
Tim Vernimmen, JSTOR Daily, 19 June 2025
Directed by Bernard MacMahon (who gave us the musical documentary American Epic), this two-hour film offers a detailed portrait of the iconic British rock band, charting their rise from post-war childhoods and early days in the 1960s music scene to their explosive success in 1969.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Danielle Wallace , Yael Halon, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Explosions rock Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva and Haifa oil refinery
Powerful explosions rocked Tel Aviv shortly before dawn Monday, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky over the coastal city.
—Ami Bentov, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rock
Noun
The impact vaporized rocks, releasing large quantities of sulfur and dust into the air.
—Tim Vernimmen, JSTOR Daily, 19 June 2025
Directed by Bernard MacMahon (who gave us the musical documentary American Epic), this two-hour film offers a detailed portrait of the iconic British rock band, charting their rise from post-war childhoods and early days in the 1960s music scene to their explosive success in 1969.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
Powerful explosions, likely from Israel’s defense systems intercepting Iranian missiles, rocked Tel Aviv shortly before dawn, according to the Associated Press.
—Danielle Wallace , Yael Halon, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Explosions rock Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva and Haifa oil refinery
Powerful explosions rocked Tel Aviv shortly before dawn Monday, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky over the coastal city.
—Ami Bentov, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock
Adjective
-
Still, Naz, whose solitary ways confuse his family, very much wishes that Aziza wasn’t meeting his adamantine mother, Claudine (LaTanya Richardson Jackson), or his famous father, or his ex-state-senator older brother, Junior (Glenn Davis), recently incarcerated for embezzling campaign funds.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
-
Image My first collision with the adamantine wall of Vivamayr house rules coincided with my arrival.—
Caity Weaver,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
They are typically deployed with paintball-style guns powered by compressed air.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
-
Although the cans may seem to be filled with compressed air, most of them are composed of a variety of chemicals and gases, including difluoroethane, per Psychology Today.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
-
Immigrants make substantial contributions to the U.S. economy while also helping raise the living standards in developing economies.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
-
Lory has 28 miles of trails, several with substantial climbs similar to Arthur’s Rock in ravines that have been remarkably green and lush this spring.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
Adjective
-
Lingering nuances of condensed milk and tropical fruits linger on the seductive finish.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
-
Experts credited the relatively safe season to several factors: weather patterns, the preparedness of expedition teams, and the condensed window of summits.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
4 June 2025
Adjective
-
Our assessment across key parameters—Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience—indicates that Amgen possesses a robust operating performance and sound financial health.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
-
One of the biggest stresses Rey was facing as a parent happened after Romy was supposed to be sound asleep.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share