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
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Researchers identified corundum in three separate rocks along the Jezero Crater rim, according to New Scientist.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Avoid climbing on rocks or woodpiles where snakes may be hiding.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Dallas was on Wallstedt’s front lawn, throwing rocks at the window.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
These can be used to create a border around medium or large, rounded river rocks or boulders.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Even the private dining room, which can expand to 24 seats with a patio on University Avenue, is unique, with a state-of-the-art glass terrarium-style floor over a desertscape of sand, moss, rocks, and other natural elements.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Using innovative fossil reconstruction techniques, the researchers revealed remnants of two extinct species locked inside large rocks.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Make sure the soil is very loose and free of rocks and debris so the beets are well formed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Researchers identified corundum in three separate rocks along the crater rim.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Researchers identified corundum in three separate rocks along the Jezero Crater rim, according to New Scientist.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Avoid climbing on rocks or woodpiles where snakes may be hiding.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Dallas was on Wallstedt’s front lawn, throwing rocks at the window.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
These can be used to create a border around medium or large, rounded river rocks or boulders.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Even the private dining room, which can expand to 24 seats with a patio on University Avenue, is unique, with a state-of-the-art glass terrarium-style floor over a desertscape of sand, moss, rocks, and other natural elements.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Using innovative fossil reconstruction techniques, the researchers revealed remnants of two extinct species locked inside large rocks.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Make sure the soil is very loose and free of rocks and debris so the beets are well formed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Woody Harrelson rocks a newsboy cap at the premiere of Animal Farm in New York City on April 21.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocks
Noun
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On her formal encounters with presidents and other foreign leaders, Elizabeth would bedazzle with her tiaras, earrings and necklaces, heavy with history and laden with priceless jewels.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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It can be tucked into trousers for the office, tied in the front with shorts for a vacation, and dressed up with a skirt and jewels for a night off.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Biff shouts at him at the show’s excruciating climax) sways between light and dark, between the road and the deadly shoulder, advancing through his last hours on earth as if through the stations of the cross.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sunday's vote was seen as a key test of whether the EU member nation stays on its liberal course or sways toward the right.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a reception, held on Victory Day marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Protein shakes can be made with milk or water.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
9 Apr. 2026
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Frankie Grande stuns in a velvet and diamond-studded emsemble for the premiere of Broadway's Titanique on April 12.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Trump's attack stuns the world.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Shrivers’ lasting influence still surprises their children.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Nothing surprises you at Forest, but the Pereira situation feels relatively settled at present.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s where teams can find the true gems.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District is one of Kansas City’s true cultural gems.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Republicans’ hopes of holding on to their slim majorities in the House and Senate may well hinge on the cost at the pump as the war against Iran lurches into its second week.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Mar. 2026
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But Wembanyama is on the short list of MVP favorites as the league lurches toward the playoffs, a list that includes former NBA champions Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of OKC, Denver’s Nikola Jokic along with Detroit’s Cade Cunningham and Los Angeles’ Luka Doncic.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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But even if Ohtani falters against the Giants, who rank near the bottom of the league in runs scored per game, that will not be a death knell to his candidacy.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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As funding falters, the need for city government to step into the shoes of philanthropists like Gund and Lauder becomes even more vital.—
Gale Brewer,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Rocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocks. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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