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

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

Not since the Dallas Cowboys dealt away Herschel Walker had a bombshell trade rocked the NFL quite like this one.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Minutes after their boat left the port, huge waves were crashing into the ship as it rocked back and forth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

The ache in my joints rocked me back on my heels.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson