as in gems
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 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
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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
Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Then decide whether inorganic materials like landscape cloth, black plastic, rocks, or rubber mulch is better than organic mulches like shredded leaves, straw, pinestraw, sawdust, or wood barks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
For billions of years, silicate rocks have helped regulate Earth’s climate by capturing CO₂ and locking it away in soils and oceans.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
L'Auberge de Sedona just got a massive renovation, including 70 new accommodations with panoramic views of Sedona's red rocks.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The two-seater can also be had wearing all-terrain tires for roving through mud or over rocks.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Its surrounding waters and adjacent rocks and islets act as a refuge for marine life.
—Miquel Ros, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Scenic road trips across the state The Red Rock Byway in Sedona follows State Route 179 and offers views of the vibrant red rocks that Sedona is known for.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Asteroids are larger rocks in space, but there's no official distinction.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … HONOR CODE BUST – Navy scandal rocks Democratic candidate as new poll shows gubernatorial race tied.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
When a Palestinian teenager gets swept up into a protest in the occupied West Bank and experiences a moment of violence that rocks his family, his mother recounts the political and emotional threads that led to that fateful moment.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Ferpit Upholstered Wingback Accent Rocking Chair The only thing better than a cozy accent chair is one that rocks.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Following a moment of solace, Cudi rocks the House of Blues stage, while the clip becomes more of a live performance music video to the grungy track.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
And finally, the projector rocks a single 5-W speaker only, meaning those wanting to be enveloped in a soundtrack will need to cable up to an external sound system over HDMI eARC or multi-channel S/PDIF.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
There are two key differences between the pairs, with the first being that the OG rocks a wraparound ankle strap, while the lookalike has a slingback design.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, a lack of suspects prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to team up with Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Nearby was mostly rocks and snake holes.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Then decide whether inorganic materials like landscape cloth, black plastic, rocks, or rubber mulch is better than organic mulches like shredded leaves, straw, pinestraw, sawdust, or wood barks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
For billions of years, silicate rocks have helped regulate Earth’s climate by capturing CO₂ and locking it away in soils and oceans.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
L'Auberge de Sedona just got a massive renovation, including 70 new accommodations with panoramic views of Sedona's red rocks.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The two-seater can also be had wearing all-terrain tires for roving through mud or over rocks.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Its surrounding waters and adjacent rocks and islets act as a refuge for marine life.
—Miquel Ros, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Scenic road trips across the state The Red Rock Byway in Sedona follows State Route 179 and offers views of the vibrant red rocks that Sedona is known for.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Asteroids are larger rocks in space, but there's no official distinction.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
In the clip, Miska is surrounded by blankets, clutching a plush toy, and resting peacefully as the swing rocks gently.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … HONOR CODE BUST – Navy scandal rocks Democratic candidate as new poll shows gubernatorial race tied.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
When a Palestinian teenager gets swept up into a protest in the occupied West Bank and experiences a moment of violence that rocks his family, his mother recounts the political and emotional threads that led to that fateful moment.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Ferpit Upholstered Wingback Accent Rocking Chair The only thing better than a cozy accent chair is one that rocks.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Following a moment of solace, Cudi rocks the House of Blues stage, while the clip becomes more of a live performance music video to the grungy track.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
And finally, the projector rocks a single 5-W speaker only, meaning those wanting to be enveloped in a soundtrack will need to cable up to an external sound system over HDMI eARC or multi-channel S/PDIF.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
There are two key differences between the pairs, with the first being that the OG rocks a wraparound ankle strap, while the lookalike has a slingback design.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, a lack of suspects prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to team up with Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocks
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The singer — whose life story was adapted into the 2012 musical Melanie and the Record Man — dropped several gems about her transformative festival experience during a 2018 interview with Best Classic Bands.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The historic gems that fill his Paris home are enough; his appetite is sated.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hundreds of baskets holding young oysters called spat are strung along a line that floats on the surface and sways like a long black snake in the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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One call sways the difference of the game.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our economy wobbles but returns to growth.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Land awkwardly on the kerb and your rider wobbles convincingly.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, the show is pulled off without a hitch and Gigi Hadid stuns as its closer in an emerald green gown.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Maren Morris stuns in brown cut-out dress alongside Spotify's Chief Public Affairs Officer Dustee Jenkins, who hosted a pre-festival brunch at Eberly in Austin, TX during Austin City Limits.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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You’re pitched an offer that surprises you as Venus and Jupiter harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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Japanese Walking Focuses on Effort, Not Step Count What surprises me most is how differently IWT frames the idea of progress.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Drops, soft cabochons and even some finds left with the natural contours became the stars on asymmetric Arum earrings and other jewels.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Despite that notable change, watching One Battle After Another is much like the experience of reading Pynchon, who lurches from high comedy to stomach-turning naturalism and punctuates plot-heavy sequences with little grace notes of character portraiture.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
24 Sep. 2025
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That film begins with charismatic bank robber Ryan Gosling in a thrilling motorcycle escape from the cops, and moves through several twists and turns, lurches forward in time, and holds Gosling at its heart as a man doing bad things for good reasons.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet Leto never shakes the role’s robotic nature, even as his character strives to become more human, and his acting partners struggle to play off that in a meaningful way.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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These days, the Detroit area gets more love from the outside world, but the auto industry, while certainly healthier, never fully shakes nagging questions about its future, particularly now with worries about competition from China and tariff uncertainties.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Rocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocks. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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