cockering

present participle of cocker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cockering
Verb
  • Without spoiling too much, all of this – and Edwards’ actions during the raid in particular – lead to serious repercussions.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Expiring food that couldn’t fit inside the overstuffed refrigerator and freezer sat spoiling on the counter, growing mold and attracting flies.
    Kristen Kidd, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Brandon Aiyuk is recovering from a torn ACL, and up until recently, Jauan Jennings had been nursing a calf issue.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Mission Viejo was playing without Miami committed receiver Vance Spafford, who is nursing an ankle injury.
    Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And, heck, even Friday, particularly with Travis Kelce indulging and inciting fans at Neo Quimica Arena with dance moves during warmups before the Chiefs took on the Los Angeles Chargers.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This isn’t about indulging individual preferences, but rather maximizing human potential.
    Neil Henderson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Cockering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockering. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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