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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Make sure to only collect loose seaweed that’s detached from rocks and is no longer growing. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026 And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing. — Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing. — ABC News, 5 July 2026 Through binoculars, Harris confirmed that the duo were moving back toward the safer, more elevated section of the point protected by a fringe of rocks. — Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026 The hike includes the park’s east side on the Grasslands Trail, which leads to a Kumeyaay grinding rocks site and the scenic Old Mission Dam overlook. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026 From otherworldly red rocks to fossil beds and alpine lakes, Nevada’s state parks offer adventures far beyond the Las Vegas Strip. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 5 July 2026 Newlywed Dua Lipa rocks her summer whites while grabbing groceries in New York City on June 30. — Brendan Le Updated, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Scientists pointed out that the abrasion bit the rover used to expose the rocks was sterilized before launch and has cut into other rocks across Jezero without ever producing a G-band this strong. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026

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Now, a daring team of shark scientists race to install high-tech receivers and tag as many great whites as possible before another harrowing incident rocks the country. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026 In photos from the spread by photographer Rafael Pavarotti shared on Instagram, Madonna rocks a pale pink corset over a white leotard that peeks out the bottom and top. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 June 2026 The Bose SoundLink Flex II Speaker rocks the party with a high-output driver layout delivering bold, audiophile-pleasing sound and deep bass. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 Andra Day rocks denim trousers to the Inside the Afties event presented by Amazon Music during the Cannes Lions Festival in France on June 24. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocks

Noun

Sophisticated setting techniques enhance each stone’s brilliance while preserving the fluid movement of the jewels.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

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Set the scene This resort stuns, with magical panoramic views of the northern coastline of Crete.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Tabitha and Jade flee into the tunnels after an earthquake temporarily stuns the monsters, and Jade and his crew race to their vehicles to outrun the monsters that have come to the surface under the cover of this false night.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of stuns

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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

And once performance falters, customers are likely to lose faith in your brand.

— Brian Coyne, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Conquerors and autocrats may win the immediate battle by bullying their subjects into submission, but their empires inevitably crumble the moment their iron grip falters.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 June 2026

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