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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rocked

A string of partner departures has rocked Weil Gotshal & Manges in recent months, sister publication Financial News reports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

He’s been so rocked by recent tech layoffs over the past few years that he began taking part-time nursing classes at a local community college.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Earlier this year, another relationship brouhaha — this one dubbed “Scamanda” — hit Bravo’s “Summer House” after a secret romance between long-time cast members Amanda Batula and West Wilson rocked the friend group.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Last year's competition was rocked by a cheating scandal after some contestants were accused of stone tampering.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Jonah rocked back on his heels, stepped forward again.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix