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rocked

VERB

move back and forth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convulse jolt shake shock sway swing

STRONG

agitate billow careen concuss falter heave jiggle jog jounce lurch move oscillate pitch quake quaver quiver reel roll stagger toss totter tremble undulate vibrate wobble

WEAK

push and pull roll about

Antonyms

STRONG

be still calm remain stay steady

WEAK

hold stabilize

Example Sentences

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He rocked the main floor, but in some of the smaller rooms, his vibe felt very different.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Shock images of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona lying dead in bed, his stomach grotesquely swollen, rocked the negligence trial of his medical team on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

"I've spoken to management there this morning and needless to say, this has been a huge shock and has rocked them," he told the ABC.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It also triggered one of the biggest outbursts of the protests that have periodically rocked the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The storm raged outside, and the little sailboat rocked and bumped into things as Reuben played with it.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz