- present tense form of rock (3rd person singular).
rocks
Example Sentences
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"The seaweed grows around big rocks -- when there are big waves, you have to move aside quickly," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
The rocks Martindale was examining presented a major puzzle.
From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026
Traditional geothermal energy clusters around hotspots on the earth's surface where very hot rocks can be easily accessed.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
"Once we start learning more about the Trojans, a completely different population of space rocks with very different histories, our understanding of solar system formation is destined to be challenged," said Marchi.
From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026
It was as if I’d been leaning against the sun warmed rocks at Patrick’s Well in June.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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