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
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The Skims mogul paired the look with sheer black stockings and black leather open-toed heels.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
Feel free to accessorize the costume with a wool stocking hat and boots.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The Skims mogul paired the look with sheer black stockings and black leather open-toed heels.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stocking
Noun
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At around $3 per pair, these compression socks are a steal.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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That year, Kotb wore a rainbow costume with knee-high rainbow socks, a pair of sunglasses and red lenses.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Quince Vintage Wash Tencel Drawstring Cargo Pants features six roomy pockets, which are perfect for storing small items while sightseeing, hiking, or taking long flights.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Utilities were stuck with the headache and expense of storing waste themselves, so in 2014, a judge forbade the federal government from continuing to collect the NWF fees.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Friends and family will often counsel against making such a weighty decision in the midst of emotional turbulence, not grasping that a profound sense of misalignment is what is feeding the turbulence in the first place.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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That plunges her into dreamlike visions on Mita, a sinister entity feeding on her pain.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The batteries supplying the power for the Longbows are unknown.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 650,000 barrel-a-day Dangote Refinery in Lagos is Nigeria’s largest and sole private refinery, supplying 20 million liters of petrol to the country daily.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This could make eating more enjoyable, leading to eating more.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The video showed dozens of videos and pictures sent to her, all featuring people eating McDonald's fries as a show of solidarity.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In addition, organizations would likely struggle to fund the start-up costs of building or furnishing a new building meant to house homeless veterans, plus provide all of the resources offered in Green Bay and Chippewa Falls previously.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Grace’s asking for help is a big deal, and Kate’s furnishing it with minimal fuss or chitchat is too.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With sizes ranging from 0 to 20 and four different inseam options (19, 23, 25, and 28 inches), these lightweight and sweat-wicking leggings are perfect for everything from lounging to long workouts, with plenty of space to keep your essentials in easy reach.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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AccuWeather expects variable cloudiness with temperatures ranging from a high near 56 to a low around 45 degrees.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Costume designer Lindsay Pugh has done incredible work outfitting the film’s central female roles.—
Amy Nicholson,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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But outfitting a holiday tree comes with the opportunity to whittle down your seasonal decorating style.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stocking. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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