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
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Crayon rocks are also included in this assortment.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Five high seasons, five harvests, five winters spent kicking rocks.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Water that is cloudy or murky could easily hide debris, rocks or fast moving logs that could cause someone to trip or get stuck.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Visitors walk and sit on rocks off the South Rim trail of Grand Canyon National Park near Mather Point, located in northwestern Arizona.
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Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
There were no vines; only apples, rocks and white stones.
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Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
On Wednesday, police fired rubber bullets and used stun grenades against migrants protesting in Sherwood, who were throwing rocks, sticks and logs at police.
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Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
The weathering of silicate rocks at the surface converts atmospheric CO2 into carbonate that ends up on the seafloor, where it can be subducted into the mantle with tectonic plates.
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Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Rashida Jones rocks a preppy look outside NBC Studio on June 16 in New York City.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
19 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
Brunson notes that, in one episode, Janine rocks a ponytail.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Okay, this high-dating-expectations anthem officially rocks.
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Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
Noun
Free of armored men and anchors, the ship slipped over the jagged rocks.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Crayon rocks are also included in this assortment.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Five high seasons, five harvests, five winters spent kicking rocks.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Water that is cloudy or murky could easily hide debris, rocks or fast moving logs that could cause someone to trip or get stuck.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Visitors walk and sit on rocks off the South Rim trail of Grand Canyon National Park near Mather Point, located in northwestern Arizona.
—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
There were no vines; only apples, rocks and white stones.
—
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
On Wednesday, police fired rubber bullets and used stun grenades against migrants protesting in Sherwood, who were throwing rocks, sticks and logs at police.
—
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
The weathering of silicate rocks at the surface converts atmospheric CO2 into carbonate that ends up on the seafloor, where it can be subducted into the mantle with tectonic plates.
—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
Verb
Jenna Ortega rocks a new hairdo in the trailer for Klara and the Sun.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Rashida Jones rocks a preppy look outside NBC Studio on June 16 in New York City.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
19 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
Brunson notes that, in one episode, Janine rocks a ponytail.
—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Okay, this high-dating-expectations anthem officially rocks.
—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocks
Noun
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Per Town & Country, the movie shows Queen Mary (played by Geraldine James) wearing the topper along with a suite of emerald jewels.
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Family offices turn to him when diversifying into museum-worthy jewels.
Verb
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Republican political consultants are skeptical that Paxton’s place on the ballot sways the needle for Democrats.
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Now the castle is in ruins (though with explanatory signage), with hiking paths, a museum, and a 1,200-foot pedestrian suspension bridge that sways 300 feet above the valley floor.
Verb
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And the employee shakes their head and the manager feels really positive.
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And Philip told me that someone shakes his hand.
Verb
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Laura Dern looks amazing in marabou feathers, Marissa Long stuns in sequins, and Chris Messina is also there.
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Torch Lake in Michigan stuns with its clear turquoise water, glacial origins, and iconic summer sandbar scene.
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His plans take a turn when Minnie surprises him and the gang with tickets to spend Christmas at a world-famous Ice Palace.
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What the program asks of you in return The 200 hours of sweat equity is the part of the program that surprises some applicants.
Noun
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But the goal clearly is to make Netflix’s service even stickier in France by boosting engagement, while allowing users to also discover new TF1 content and hidden gems via the Netflix algorithm.
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Georgia’s Golden Isles are a favorite vacation destination of mine, and a big reason for that is the area’s historic gems like Sea Island.
Verb
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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.
Verb
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Such investors might be more inclined to dump their shares if the company's growth falters, rather than ride out the storm, Grelck said.
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Sometimes, things get a bit heavy-handed, and while there’s certainly room for museums to bear the stamp of their founders, as do the Frick Collection in New York, the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, and many others, Alice Walton’s vision sometimes falters in execution.
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“Rocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocks. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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