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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 cocked
Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Such ambiguity works to the film’s advantage, as Leonberg focuses on Indy’s face and lets audiences project our own feelings onto the cocked head, the questioning expression, his brows arched in either curiosity or concern.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
His paranoia, played with clumsy charm by a mustachioed and bleary-eyed Leonardo DiCaprio, is half-cocked and somewhat comical.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The actor Nicholas Christopher—brawny, bald, with a perpetually cocked eyebrow that brings to mind Yul Brynner—strode through the aisles of Tashkent Supermarket in Brighton Beach one afternoon.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Such ambiguity works to the film’s advantage, as Leonberg focuses on Indy’s face and lets audiences project our own feelings onto the cocked head, the questioning expression, his brows arched in either curiosity or concern.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
His paranoia, played with clumsy charm by a mustachioed and bleary-eyed Leonardo DiCaprio, is half-cocked and somewhat comical.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocked
Adjective
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The score was set up by a Tylin Williams end zone interception off a tipped pass.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Dec. 2025
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Investigators later determined Ly was armed with an orange-tipped, replica handgun and a knife, text in the video reads.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Today, Smith wears pleated khakis, a plaid vest, and a newsboy cap tilted to the side.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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Masamaki wears the oversized cap tilted back with a wide grin — a playful contrast to its authoritarian design.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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They’re finished with angled side pockets and a single back welt pocket, and they’re designed to hit right at the ankles on most people.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The black suit featured a slouchy blazer, with sinuous lapels and angled buttons.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For those times when the ground is just too bumpy, sloped or otherwise uncomfortable to pitch a tent, the Float also comes with a hammock kit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Dec. 2025
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It is gently sloped and features an indentation that serves as a natural rest point for my middle finger, with the shutter release positioned at an angle on top.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Free People Glow Up Faux Leather Pants Stylish leather pants are dominating Milan’s windows again and this time, the cut is looser, baggier, and often styled with a slightly heeled boot in the winter.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Kitten heeled pumps, a pearl necklace, and a tassel hairpin give it an elegant, Audrey Hepburn-like finish.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her version of Billie Jo leaned into the character’s ambition and flair for entertainment.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Epic has leaned into marquee European resorts and interconnected ski domains.—
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The shoes are set on a striking slanted heel that measures 100mm and stands out thanks to the Louboutin signature red leather sole.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Right under the slanted roof on the top floor, the cozy entry-level rooms feature exposed ceiling beams and about 20 square feet of floor space, but their small windows (and no views to speak of) leave them a little dark.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And Michael Hodges is musically inclined and, uh, a savant in many ways.—
Craig Lindsey,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Jan. 2026
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While the Rodríguez siblings may be prepared to absorb this to preserve stability and their own survival, hard-line military figures could be far less inclined to do so.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Cocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocked. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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