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
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
Over-the-counter compression stockings are not expensive and are similar to support panty hose.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Its light blue gingham plaid is made of cotton fabric, and the stocking is adorned with a mint green bow for a contrasted look.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The prevailing problem is the pricing structure on many consumer goods is formed through a domino effect which includes costs of production, shipping, stocking, and everything in between.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Verb
At the end of their version of Cinderella, the tragic stepsisters cut off the backs of their heels to try to fit into the glass slipper; the prince only notices the deception when their stockings fill with blood.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
Over-the-counter compression stockings are not expensive and are similar to support panty hose.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Its light blue gingham plaid is made of cotton fabric, and the stocking is adorned with a mint green bow for a contrasted look.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The prevailing problem is the pricing structure on many consumer goods is formed through a domino effect which includes costs of production, shipping, stocking, and everything in between.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stocking
Noun
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Four more mesh pockets run along the side of the organizer, giving you even more places to put toiletries, socks, and so forth.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, people can wear long pants tucked into socks and shirts tucked into pants, according to the press release.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sébastien Philippe of the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a nuclear security specialist who has studied past harms and potential risks of building, testing and storing nuclear weapons.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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This spacious one works in an entryway, or for storing bedtime reads above your little one’s nightstand.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In their passing, Everton were ponderous and overly reliant on Grealish, feeding him the ball when better options were available.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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As soil temperatures warm up in spring, the grubs move up towards the soil surface to start feeding on the root zone of plants.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Carolina program also came under scrutiny after an assistant cornerbacks coach was suspended following the Week 6 loss to Clemson for allegations of extra benefits, after supplying a player’s family members with sideline passes for a game.—
Lauren Merola,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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How to stop deer from eating tulips Of course there are other animals out there that will actually eat your bulb.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Always soak chia seeds in liquid before eating, or combine with a moist food such as yogurt.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kerby Cetoute, 70 Boylston Street, Malden, furnishing false ID to law enforcement.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each of the single-floor residences spans almost 22,000 square feet with a private elevator entry, a rooftop swimming pool, and an array of posh fittings and furnishing from grand chandeliers to veined marbles.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Today, MyPerlitas offers accessories ranging from rosary-like anklets to mesh fruit bag charms inspired by Colombian food markets.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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By the time the month arrives, the calendar is buzzing with events ranging from professional wrestling at Scare In The Square to the enthusiastic Graveyard Grand Prix Coffin Races on Laurel Street.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And the company is outfitting these facilities with high-tech equipment such as autonomous forklifts, to the tune of $200 million.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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That included outfitting the old building with all the materials needed to run a school, as well as writing curriculum.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stocking. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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