rock out
phrasal verb
rocked out; rocking out; rocks out
informal
: to play music in a loud or energetic way
The band rocks out on their new album.
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Build a wall; the NASA Rover Perseverance (a program, by the way, that is way overstaffed) has shown us that there are plenty of rocks out there, just waiting to be put to use.
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
As the live music market surges, Indianapolis stages are evolving to meet growing demand from fans who'd rather rock out than stay in.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Fire placements may want to rock out with Uncle Jesse while Air signs may relate to D.J. Tanner's best friend and neighbor Kimmy Gibbler.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
In the blue-tinged video, Deveraux could be seen dancing back and forth, dropping to the ground for a split and break-dancing while his dad rocked out on stage.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
As the live music market surges, Indianapolis stages are evolving to meet growing demand from fans who'd rather rock out than stay in.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Fire placements may want to rock out with Uncle Jesse while Air signs may relate to D.J. Tanner's best friend and neighbor Kimmy Gibbler.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
In the blue-tinged video, Deveraux could be seen dancing back and forth, dropping to the ground for a split and break-dancing while his dad rocked out on stage.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Rock out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20out. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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