as in to brake
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of chock
Part of this could be chocked up to the decline in Amazon’s marketing budget.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
5 Sep. 2024
Joe Skipper | Reuters Falcon 9 has been on an unrivaled run of success for nearly a decade, chocking up more than 300 consecutive successful orbital launches since its previous inflight failure in June 2015, during the NASA cargo mission CRS-7.
—
Michael Sheetz,
CNBC,
12 July 2024
Well, the top of the first round is expected to chock full of SEC players with perhaps as many as half of their first 10 picks coming from college’s premier conference.
—
Evan Grant,
Dallas News,
27 June 2023
Drury chocked up the low ticket prices on the secondary market to low expectations for the Red Sox season — Drury himself is frustrated with the team’s offseason moves, or lack thereof — or the chilly weather.
—
Danny McDonald,
BostonGlobe.com,
1 Apr. 2023
See All Example Sentences for chock
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
5 Sep. 2024
Joe Skipper | Reuters Falcon 9 has been on an unrivaled run of success for nearly a decade, chocking up more than 300 consecutive successful orbital launches since its previous inflight failure in June 2015, during the NASA cargo mission CRS-7.
—
Michael Sheetz,
CNBC,
12 July 2024
Well, the top of the first round is expected to chock full of SEC players with perhaps as many as half of their first 10 picks coming from college’s premier conference.
—
Evan Grant,
Dallas News,
27 June 2023
Drury chocked up the low ticket prices on the secondary market to low expectations for the Red Sox season — Drury himself is frustrated with the team’s offseason moves, or lack thereof — or the chilly weather.
—
Danny McDonald,
BostonGlobe.com,
1 Apr. 2023
See All Example Sentences for chock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chock
Verb
-
The system uses a three-level braking architecture that combines retarder braking, electric braking, and mechanical braking to improve safety during operation under demanding mining conditions.
-
If modern vehicles are so reliant on software for everything from displaying driving speeds to braking in some models, free OTA software updates could save drivers the hassle of bringing their cars into an authorized dealer for repairs.
Verb
-
Mysterio tripped Page onto the second rope, but Page cut off Rey Mysterio with a big boot as Rey attempted a 619.
-
Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
Verb
-
Their families clung to the shade of the trees on either side, where one woman had two American flags stuck through her ponytail.
-
That level of output convinced Vogt to stick him in the leadoff spot a little more than three weeks into his career and not look back.
Verb
-
The blaze, which officials at one point estimated could reach 50 acres, had been halted at 5 acres.
-
Three cases reached the Supreme Court under emergency requests to halt deportation flights.
Verb
-
Others stall out for one reason or another and never make it.
-
Some proposals have stalled amid broader legislative priorities, while others have raised questions about property rights and due process.
Verb
-
Such drones can’t be jammed and have to be shot down one by one.
-
Dave, alongside current band members Carter Beauford, Stefan Lessard, Tim Reynolds, Rashawn Ross, Jeff Coffin and Buddy Strong, jammed for 2 1/2 hours, creating a performance that’s unique to and for the fans in attendance.
Verb
-
The concept as drawn up would open up traffic passage and, in fact, feed into freer movement through an area soon to open an entertainment district and revitalized riverfront trail.
-
Keller Williams has drawn up a rendering and cost estimate for a pool to sit in the natural landscape.
Cite this Entry
“Chock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chock. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
