as in gem
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 to sway
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 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
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as in to stun
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 to surprise
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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as in rocklike
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Recent Examples of rock
Evan Clark, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
As the water recedes, a squishy creature is left clinging to the slippery, wet rocks.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
In the second snap, Rihanna stares at the camera while rocking pink shades and a black bra as Riot Rose Mayers snuggles up to her in the hospital bed.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The brand has more or less done it all, outfitting Gold Rush prospectors and rock ‘n rollers a like.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
As the water recedes, a squishy creature is left clinging to the slippery, wet rocks.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
But three years on, the UK TV industry has been rocked by the revelation that a number of high-profile projects for pubcasters are effectively stuck in limbo as big American players pull out of the co-pro market, with a number of these projects understood to be book adaptations.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
In the second snap, Rihanna stares at the camera while rocking pink shades and a black bra as Riot Rose Mayers snuggles up to her in the hospital bed.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock
Noun
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Even a rainbow watch was set so the gems just barely show for a discretely appealing touch on a Tambour model—a line that now features serious movements and finishing.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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He’s remained a force right up to modern gems like Jay-Z’s 4:44, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, and Vince Staples’ Summertime ’06.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Recommended Safety As Trump proves unreliable, Europe rushes to firm up defenses on its own Saudi oil also gives the crown prince sway over the global supply of crude and its price.—
Ned Temko,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Mar. 2025
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While that might be true for future presidents, Trump is not as swayed by public opinion as a second-term president, and a Congress ruled by the same party is much more willing to acquiesce to the demands of the executive.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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For some in the room, Paul’s rebellion reflected their deep unease over Trump’s protectionism, which has rattled stock markets, shaken consumer confidence, and strained America’s relationships with its allies.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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No doubt, with the S&P 500 piercing correction territory (10% decline from the highs) on Thursday, traders aren’t shaking things off as well as Scott Bessent.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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At the Elimination Chamber event on March 1st, Cena stunned fans by attacking Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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At the same show, Raye stunned in a posh tweed dress in black.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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The sell-down has surprised investors in Indonesia’s nickel industry which has grown rapidly from a 28% share of the global market for the metal to 63% over the last five years.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Moroney was surprised by her sudden inclusion in the conversation.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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The crown jewel of Heritage’s menu, Gonzalez said, is the A-5 ribeye, a premium Japanese beef prepared tableside on hot stone.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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From the French heritage houses on Place Vendôme, to independent brands presenting their latest jewels at showrooms and luxury hotel around the city, some jewels of spectacular diversity were on show.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Paranoid – Black Sabbath If Black Sabbath was the birth of doom, Paranoid was the moment the monster lurched to its feet, six stories tall and stomping toward the future of heavy music.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Still, the cost is low compared with historical home prices that saw fast growth after the Great Recession then lurched further skyward during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Why do so many organizations falter in executing their strategies?—
Forrester,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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However, the Northern Irishman’s blazing play would falter a bit, bogeying the 14th hole while Spaun birdied the 14th and 16th holes.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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