- present tense form of rock (3rd person singular).
rocks
Example Sentences
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The region contains some of the best-preserved rocks from the early Earth, giving researchers a rare record of processes that occurred billions of years ago.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
The compound, made from one silicon atom and two oxygen atoms, occurs in pure form in materials such as sand and is also a major component of volcanic rocks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
With the slope so unstable, there was a risk of falling rocks and further avalanches.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
By examining the magnetic characteristics of volcanic rocks in Colombia's Northern Andes, researchers found evidence that the main phases of collision took place earlier than previously believed, before about 10 million years ago.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
Lloyd was chunking rocks at fence posts and diving in and out of the ditch with J.W.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
