as in sock
a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg
thick wool stockings designed to be worn with hiking boots
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Recent Examples of stocking
Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Hang the stockings and ask Santa for healthy ankles.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
That means clear responsibility for stocking products, better oversight, visible and consistently filled dispensers, staff training, and real time reporting when supplies run low.
—Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Hang the stockings and ask Santa for healthy ankles.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Verb
Instead of stocking one vaccine, pediatricians would have to stock three different ones and then track the separate shots for each of their patients.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stocking
Noun
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The mark was intended to be used on clothing, specifically mentioning T-shirts, jackets, hoodies, pants, socks and shoes in the filing.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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One appeared to be a dark-skinned male about 14 years old wearing a black Nike sheisty—a slang term for a full-face covering—a black shirt, unknown color shorts, and high white socks; this suspect displayed a black firearm in his waistband.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Stocking up on minis—like toothpaste and contact solution—makes things even easier, as does storing them all in a roomy, compact, and well-organized toiletry bag.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Pegboards can be customized with baskets, shelves, rods, hooks, and more to make storing nearly anything a breeze.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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And while business and climate conditions globally are unquestionably in various stages of significant stress, his view is that progress doesn't require choosing between feeding the world and healing it.—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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According to the company's official statement, the technique involves feeding code into the model and asking it to review it for errors.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
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The company said the move doesn't change its commitment to supplying its customers.—
CJ Haddad,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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ImportYeti does show Lianzhou Technologies supplying imports to TP-Link.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
Verb
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They’re named for the fries Steve remembers eating as a kid in a small mountain village in the Apennines in southern Bologna.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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When food is digested slowly, glucose is released more gradually into the bloodstream, preventing a significant spike in blood sugar levels after eating.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Consider furnishing the patio with potted plants at different heights to build levels and create visual interest.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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That story involved some alcohol as the fan was under 21, and another man was later charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Jude Castellanos, who drives for an independent school transportation system, said her minivan was carrying around 10 children ranging from first grade to fifth grade students when the incident was unfolding.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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The rooms There are 10 room categories ranging from inner view rooms that look out over the hotel’s atrium and city-facing suites with private terraces, as well as smaller rooms that overlook the Guggenheim, in addition to the premier-level rooms and suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Verb
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But Saeta, which has been outfitting the team since coming to its rescue after the country’s devastating 2010 earthquake, has been struggling to keep up with demands, creating an opening for designers and other vendors selling unofficial merchandise.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Serena Williams made her anticipated return to professional tennis this week at London’s HSBC Championships with her longtime partner Nike outfitting her in head-to-toe pink for the occasion.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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“Stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stocking. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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