COCKED Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

cocked 1 of 2

adjective

as in tipped

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verb

past tense of cock

as in tilted

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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From lambs with quizzically cocked eyebrows, to lambs whose wooly coats are made of flower petals, to lambs that simply defy description. — Deena Prichep, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026 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

Workers want pay and benefits in line with what the union says is the new citywide standard, which is a minimum wage of $30 per hour for non-tipped workers by 2028, a 15-room daily quota for housekeeping workers, 18% banquet gratuity and more, the release says.

— Laura Fay, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Those who do appreciate that they are allowed to use them to help cover a wide variety of costs, whether that’s paying non-tipped staff like cooks and managers, buying raw materials or tackling health care premiums and credit card fees.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026

Definition of tipped

Verb

For now, though, the policy mood has clearly tilted toward higher short‑term rates.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
In the footage, the track ahead of the ride vehicles appeared to be split apart, with the rider’s cart on the multi-car coaster train tilted sideways.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

Definition of tilted

Adjective

In the wellness rooms, concrete surfaces are treated almost like sculpture, with angled planes designed to shape daylight.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Refueling is done through an angled side port, while any remaining fuel can be drained from the bottom after use.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 July 2026

Definition of angled

Verb

The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Most lawns are sloped to create clear drainage paths away from the home.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Definition of sloped

Adjective

The unofficial shoe of the summer, heeled thongs match the casual vibe of baggy jeans but still feel dressier than regular flip-flops.

— Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 26 July 2026
He was once reportedly spotted on a high-speed train wearing a pinstripe suit paired with high-heeled pumps.

— Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

Definition of heeled

Verb

Ultimately, the 11 year mark gave the whiskey enough variation compared to existing Stranahan’s offerings and leaned into the influence of high-elevation aging.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Craig leaned forward and put his left hand into it, up to the wrist.

— Gabriel Winslow-Yost, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

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