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
Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Much of it was open and grassy and studded with rocks, its soil fragile.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Walk along seaside Coast Boulevard for primo photo ops of the cliffs, stopping at the Children’s Pool to watch sunbathing seals camped on the rocks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Kids will want to climb on all the rocks.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The team suggests that this cloud may have been created when two planets orbiting J0705+0612 slammed into each other, spraying out dust, rocks, and other debris.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
When the sun is just skimming across the horizon and ducking behind other peaks, all the heat that the sun baked into the snow and rocks during the day evaporates—fast.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
The bystanders then began throwing rocks and garbage cans toward the agents and child before crowd control measures were deployed, DHS said.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
What spinning space rocks can tell us Spinning space rocks can provide insight into the early formation of our solar system.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Garner frequently rocks bangs both on and off the red carpet.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
But when a tsunami rocks their island, profound tragedy ensues, and immediately ups the stakes of a brief encounter.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Bourbon Street terror attack rocks New Orleans New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street was marred by tragedy within hours of ringing in the new year, marking the first major mass casualty event of 2025.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
The world’s biggest advertising agency, Omnicom, bought its rival, IPG, as AI rocks the industry that basically invented it.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 23 Dec. 2025
This duo features a full-size and a mini, travel-friendly bottle of the brand’s most popular EDP, which rocks notes of fresh orange blossom, sugary vanilla, and delectable marshmallow.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Dec. 2025
But nobody rocks it like Patti and the boys.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2025
Adapted from the first book in Herron's Zoë Boehm series, Down Cemetery Road follows Sarah Trafford (Wilson), a woman who becomes obsessed with the sudden disappearance of her young neighbor after a house explosion rocks their neighborhood.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Currently, sewage and industrial waste drops from culvert pipes onto rocks below, creating splashing that releases airborne pollutants.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Much of it was open and grassy and studded with rocks, its soil fragile.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Walk along seaside Coast Boulevard for primo photo ops of the cliffs, stopping at the Children’s Pool to watch sunbathing seals camped on the rocks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Kids will want to climb on all the rocks.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The team suggests that this cloud may have been created when two planets orbiting J0705+0612 slammed into each other, spraying out dust, rocks, and other debris.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
When the sun is just skimming across the horizon and ducking behind other peaks, all the heat that the sun baked into the snow and rocks during the day evaporates—fast.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
The bystanders then began throwing rocks and garbage cans toward the agents and child before crowd control measures were deployed, DHS said.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
What spinning space rocks can tell us Spinning space rocks can provide insight into the early formation of our solar system.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Across the Atlantic, Usher attends the Louis Vuitton menswear fashion show in Paris, and back in Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez rocks a blazer for a business meeting.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Garner frequently rocks bangs both on and off the red carpet.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
But when a tsunami rocks their island, profound tragedy ensues, and immediately ups the stakes of a brief encounter.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Bourbon Street terror attack rocks New Orleans New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street was marred by tragedy within hours of ringing in the new year, marking the first major mass casualty event of 2025.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
The world’s biggest advertising agency, Omnicom, bought its rival, IPG, as AI rocks the industry that basically invented it.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 23 Dec. 2025
This duo features a full-size and a mini, travel-friendly bottle of the brand’s most popular EDP, which rocks notes of fresh orange blossom, sugary vanilla, and delectable marshmallow.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Dec. 2025
But nobody rocks it like Patti and the boys.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2025
Adapted from the first book in Herron's Zoë Boehm series, Down Cemetery Road follows Sarah Trafford (Wilson), a woman who becomes obsessed with the sudden disappearance of her young neighbor after a house explosion rocks their neighborhood.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocks
Noun
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Archival jewels from Fred Leighton elevated the look.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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Luxury businesses that helped customers evade sales and use taxes by shipping empty boxes out of the city, while delivering the art, jewels, or other expensive items to million-dollar homes and offices.—
Randall Fox,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That sways decisions from time-to-time.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Coogan stretches his massive wingspan and sways to the music as the on-air countdown ticks toward zero.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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White Lotus fans are used to seeing Patrick Schwarzenegger reveling in a luxurious island vacation at Thailand’s Four Seasons Koh Samui, with protein shakes in hand, of course.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Nix shakes hands with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen at the end of Saturday's game.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Nicole Kidman stuns in an orange ensemble while in Paris, as Diane Kruger and Norman Reedus have a rare date night at the Armani Privé show during Paris Fashion Week.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The versatile shade stuns on its own, layered under chrome, or baked into a design.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What surprises many is the group’s ability to transcend language barriers.—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Again and again Winterson surprises us.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One of the desert gems of America’s parks, Joshua Tree National Park spans nearly 800,000 acres within Southern California’s portion of the Mojave Desert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Built between the late 1800s and early 1900s, these architectural gems survived the 1906 earthquake and flourished as symbols of endurance.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sometimes an unexpected event lurches family members into becoming caregivers.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Three seconds later, the Honda crashes into a parked car with such force its tires fly off the street, the pile of cars lurches forward several feet and snow billows.—
Claire Galofaro,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For instance, the show’s portrayal of larger-bodied characters falters, particularly given that body shame is one of its central critiques.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Brown is likely a lock unless his usual consistency falters in the long program on Saturday.—
Lillian Karabaic,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Rocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocks. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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