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as in swaying
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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2
as in wobbling
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 stunning
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 amazing
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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“Rocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocking. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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