ROCKS Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

rocks 1 of 2

noun

plural of rock, slang

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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roughs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rock

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

Noun

Workers installed rocks on the coast at Point Dume Beach to prevent the collapse of a key road for vehicles to access Westward Beach. — Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Whether burrowing through soil or swimming through water, they’re forced to maneuver through narrow gaps in tiny pores, rocks, roots, plants or other obstacles. — K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 Trucks carried giant rocks as workers tried to repave a portion of the road, state broadcaster CCTV showed Monday, next to rapidly rushing waters, which have been made more powerful by rains in the past couple of days. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Their winter coat is white or greyish-blue, to blend in with the snow, while their summer are brown, grey, or yellow-brown, to match the tundra, rocks and plants. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Then, spread the tarps over the area, anchor the tarps with rocks or landscape staples, and leave the tarps in place for at least 6 to 8 weeks during the growing season. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 And the lichen also avoids non-bearing rocks like granite, sandstone, and quartzite, where its occurrence dropped to less than one percent. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

The Lenovo IdeaCentre Tower PC rocks an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor, a generous 16GB of memory, and a roomy 1TB SSD. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Hot car death rocks New Jersey community Anyone can forget a child in a car, experts say. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 The zigzag headband is ideal for a bad hair day or simply for effortlessly accessorizing an outfit, and Hailey Bieber effortlessly rocks it for everything from skin care routines and workouts to swimming. — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026 Keanu Reeves rocks an all-black look at the premiere of Madwoman’s Game at the Chicano Hollywood Film Festival on July 30 in Pomona, California. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocks

Noun

The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

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One combat sequence at the end is genuinely excellent because the film puts actual creative effort into staging a knife-versus-ax duel on a gangplank that sways back and forth over the water.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The main road home is closed, so players must detour through a wild valley full of hills, rivers and angry wildlife, while the janky physics turn every bump into potential disaster as the RV sways, tips and flips with ease.

— Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Definition of sways

Verb

And the reduced flow of goods through one of the world’s most consequential shipping lanes could create a ripple effect that shakes the world’s economy.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
Miami likely will hold off on signing a 15th player to a standard contract, at least for now, in order to see who shakes free in the buyout market.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of shakes

Verb

Innanen stuns as Paul Baker — full name all the time — a Canadian newcomer to the group who becomes integral to his friends’ emotional processing all while operating as the resident Gen-Z eye candy.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Princess Kate stuns at Wimbledon 2026, hands out tickets to fansNeed a news break?

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of stuns

Noun

Ayrshire doesn’t get the headlines or rapturous odes that the Highlands do, but this rugged coastal stretch in southwestern Scotland is filled with under-the-radar gems like Glenapp Castle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Here are five hidden gems for those seeking depth, authenticity, and a sense of discovery.

— Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of gems

Verb

The film unhurriedly lurches from one markedly similar fight scene to the next, with only Skeletor’s occasional injections of ripe innuendo to liven them up a bit.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 June 2026
By the end, Noonan’s film stops feeling like a first date and starts to resemble the makings of a crime scene as his mood lurches toward something dangerous.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 May 2026

Definition of lurches

Verb

Extreme heat is redefining electricity as emergency infrastructure, pushing grids to their limits as demand soars and supply falters.

— Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
While the federal government remains indispensable in public health, these state-level collaborations demonstrated that regional governance can emerge quickly when national leadership falters.

— John Eger, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

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