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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Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
The spacecraft is scheduled to spend 18 months studying Apophis during and after its Earth encounter, providing unprecedented insights into how planetary flybys can reshape such ancient space rocks.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
Wayne was rocking more solo hits when someone alerted him that New Orleans LaToya Cantrell was onstage.
—Shaheem Reid, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noun
During the next five years, R.E.M. created and defined American indie rock.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
The spacecraft is scheduled to spend 18 months studying Apophis during and after its Earth encounter, providing unprecedented insights into how planetary flybys can reshape such ancient space rocks.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Two years ago, however, a study came out of Germany that rocked all of these assumptions.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
Wayne was rocking more solo hits when someone alerted him that New Orleans LaToya Cantrell was onstage.
—Shaheem Reid, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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Ruby red, emerald green, and sapphire blue are a few of the hues that will make your tree a precious gem.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Living the dream as a skier, mountain biker, and fly-fisher in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Kelly Bastone contributes to our women’s gear column, The XX Factor. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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The bill, which provoked widespread popular protests in Israel, would have granted the ruling coalition more sway in selecting judges.Tara John, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, unlike polls, single individuals can sway prediction markets with big bets, as Axios' Brady Dale explained last month.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Keep scrolling for important information on the Toronto dates and to get ready to shake it off!Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2024
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In May 2016 a referendum shook the European continent.Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2024
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For the pre-show carpet, Tyla stunned in a bright pink, floor-length gown that featured beaded designs, cutout details and a cascading train.Catherine Santino, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Commanders defensive tackle Johnny Newton, the rookie out of Illinois, recovered and the Bears were stunned.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
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That was particularly true of people from Europe, which surprised us, because in the U.S., Vegas is such a destination for conventions and conferences.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Macron’s increasing stridency has surprised even members of his own party.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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As Remain undergoes changes, Rotate remains the jewel of the collective for its flirty and fun collections.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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Natural gas is an important industry in Pennsylvania, the crown jewel of the campaign with its 19 Electoral College votes.Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
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Twenty-five years ago, Stephen Sommers’ thrilling reboot of the 1932 Boris Karloff classic The Mummy lurched into theaters, turning Brendan Fraser into an action hero and Rachel Weisz into a household name.Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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The Cowboys lurched to victory at Pittsburgh despite three turnovers.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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This contemplative film paints a picture of a city paralyzed by a deep economic crisis, a faltering revolution, and a looming doomsday.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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The former Ajax boss has so far failed to impose his own ideas on the Old Trafford team and that is manifesting itself in the faltering form of Zirkzee.Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rock. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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