as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
a cock of hay
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as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle
cocked his head to the side as he listened to her quizzically
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Recent Examples of cock
The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 6 June 2023
Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
Cass cocked his head to one side, like a pheasant looking at a hawk.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.
—The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 6 June 2023
Verb
Jokic showed Towns a self-deprecating rendition of his Sombor Shuffle shooting form, dramatically cocking the ball back behind his head.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
Cass cocked his head to one side, like a pheasant looking at a hawk.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cock
Verb
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Lake Norman State Park offers a long, gently sloping swim beach, lots of shade, picnic areas, hiking trails and even mountain biking routes.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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The tranquil spaces blend streamlined, minimalist interiors with Korean architectural features like gently sloping tiled roofs, and antique paintings and furniture span the Joseon Dynasty era (14th–20th centuries).—
Leslie Patrick,
AFAR Media,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Roll your shoulders, tilt your head, or twist your torso, preferably from your ergonomic chair!—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Through the large storefront window stands a digital display system known as the Chandelier, which, suspended from the ceiling, can tilt, rise and descend, or serve as an illuminated display feature.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
Verb
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In the years since, Stovall has enjoyed great success angling.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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With two on and no outs, Yamamoto raced off the mound to field a bunt that first baseman Freddie Freeman misread, anticipating Cleveland second baseman Will Wilson to angle the ball up the third-base line.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The first episode of Season 1 kicked off with the challenges: paint a horse while riding a horse, empty a bathtub without pulling the plug or tipping it over, and eat as much watermelon as possible.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Earth’s tilt is what causes the seasons; in the summer, when our planet’s pole is tipped toward the sun, the days are longer, and the true sun’s daily path across the sky is higher.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, leaders like Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy are looking for ways to rebuild the Democratic Party, leaning further into economic populism in order to win elections, especially after the economy loomed so large during the 2024 campaigns.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
31 May 2025
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Additionally, this issue is perhaps the most audacious in appearance—leaning into the modernist trend of dominatrix-meets-high-fashion.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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The year prior, Graham wore a bronze strapless sequin Atelier Prabal Gurung gown with matching Giuseppe Zanotti heels.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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People in Trump's orbit have talked for years about placing big new taxes on endowment revenue as a way of bringing universities to heel.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Cock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cock. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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