rooks 1 of 2

plural of rook

rooks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rook

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooks
Noun
  • For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Instructors are on hand to teach novices.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There may be even greater reasons to put an ad that plucks the heartstrings in front of a broader crowd.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Managers worry that apprentices may miss the chance to learn institutional best practices with each project outsourced.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Ritter says the company starts to see a return on investment in its apprentices by Year 3.
    Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Take this season’s inaugural Coach campaign, in which the brand starred five rookies -– Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith, Aneesah Morrow, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Typically, rookies take time to adjust and improve as the season goes on.
    Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • NurPhoto via Getty Images Arizona’s Horseshoe Bend Trail is the second-best hiking trail for beginners, the InsureMyTrip study says.
    Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • For beginners, Quicken Simpli would be a better choice, but for those with experience, Quicken Classic Premier provides more options.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The first mozzie of the evening stings my arm.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • But this kind of comment often stings.
    Time, Time, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.
    Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Their lineup includes senior Emilie Lew, senior twins Polina and Sasha Briggs, sophomore Julia Cross and two strong freshmen.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Taylor is Connor, a jokester and tough young Westie soldier who sticks close to Roarke to survive in Hell’s Kitchen.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
  • As Prater raises his weapon to fire at Dexter, Harrison sticks the syringe deep inside his chest.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Rooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooks. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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