as in gem
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 to sway
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 to shake
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 to stun
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 to surprise
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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as in rocklike
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Recent Examples of rock
Caleb McCullough, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
The style incorporates native materials, like rocks and logs, to blend into the landscape.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 May 2025
The sun is shining, and Kyle Larson is rocking a slick black shirt with logos of his partners, HendrickCars.com, Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Noun
At Cascade in Lakeshore East, residents can spend their time in a conservatory, lush with green plants indoors and a walkway lined with rocks that feels like walking through a park.
—Caleb McCullough, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
The style incorporates native materials, like rocks and logs, to blend into the landscape.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Verb
On Thursday, Fanning rocked a white T-shirt bearing the phrase to the Cannes press conference for the film, which earned the longest standing ovation of the competition so far on Wednesday night with a rapturous 15 minutes.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 May 2025
The sun is shining, and Kyle Larson is rocking a slick black shirt with logos of his partners, HendrickCars.com, Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rock
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Have a suggestion for a great hidden dining gem in your neighborhood?—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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One of my four sisters would grab the paper and read these gems out loud, in a proclamation voice with special intonation for any name-drop of an Ivy League or Seven Sisters school.—
Lian Dolan,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Though extremely skeptical at first, the author was later swayed by the woman’s proof (photos, cards and bank statements) and behavior.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Shifting attitudes about coexistence But changing local attitudes takes work, because not everyone is easily swayed toward a coexistence mindset.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (R) after a signing ceremony following their bilateral talks at Kumsusan state residence in Pyongyang, on June 19, 2024.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The ban, now on emergency pause by Burroughs, already has shaken some of the world’s brightest thinkers at a school often heralded as a premier global hub of higher learning.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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The Pacers hold a 2-0 series lead after stunning the Knicks at MSG in Games 1 and 2.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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Related article Tyrese Haliburton and Indiana Pacers stun New York Knicks in overtime to take Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals Siakam insisted, however, that he and his teammates were not getting distracted by the prospect of writing their names in franchise history.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Coastal Mississippi is constantly surprising us, but one of its most delightful surprises is the fact that some of its beaches have white sand that rivals even Florida’s top spots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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After shaking a few hands and taking many a selfies, the pair walked into an awaiting elevator to go surprise more ticket holders.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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This past weekend featured the crown jewel of the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) annual slate, the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP New York City Open.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The jewel of the home, a heated pool for swimming laps in the mornings, is located at the center of the inner courtyard, while the rooftop terrace offers an accommodating space for dining and lounging while taking in the city views.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Juventus are lurching from one coach to the next with no real vision for the future, while the once-mighty AC Milan will miss out on Europe altogether next season and the likes of Fiorentina, Torino and Parma – all having won major trophies in the past – are shadows of their former selves.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Wednesday’s primetime debate between the leaders of the five main political parties in the Great North has changed its start time to avoid clashing with a hockey game that could lurch the Montreal Canadiens into this year’s NHL playoffs.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2025
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If trade negotiations falter, these tariffs could take effect, potentially igniting a trade war and unsettling global markets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But after a flagrant foul by Clark against Reese on Saturday, all the prior talk from each athlete about a lack of a rivalry seemed to falter.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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“Rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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