Definition of crocknext

crock

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of crock
Noun
These crocks and trays can be kept out on the counter for easy access while finishing off a sizzling steak in the skillet or stored in the fridge for firmer sticks. — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026 In this rustic kitchen, the visual weight of the two breadboards balances the strong visual presence of the white crock. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Verb
But which No 9 good enough to lead a Premier League promotion chase is going to come to Leeds this month and sit on the bench waiting for the Dutchman to get crocked? Farke has mentioned Gnonto as an emergency striker option, if needed. — Beren Cross, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025 Store indigo garments together or wrap them in tissue to avoid crocking. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for crock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crock
Noun
  • Store garbage in secure, air-tight containers inside a garage or storage area.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026
  • According to Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters, the dogs had been living in darkness on floors covered in inches of feces, with dead animals discarded in garbage bags.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Everything has to work together, because one thing can really mess it up.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • No one talks, and then Victor accuses Tomica (surprise) and says that people who lie are more prone to messing names up.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Ferguson credits success to his deep local roots, an emphasis on making people’s lives better, ignoring culture-war nonsense, and knocking (implausibly) on 48,000 doors.
    — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
  • But most of this energy price escalation stems from Joe Biden’s anti-fossil-energy, Green New Deal nonsense.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Not only were Carlson and Trouba leaning toward departures, but team captain Radko Gudas is an unrestricted free agent, leaving the right side of the Ducks’ defense in flux if not disarray.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
  • That signing eventually turned a franchise used to disarray to one with legit postseason hopes.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • The antioxidant is also fat-soluble, so enjoying this root veggie with a source of fat—such as olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, or dairy products—will boost absorption.
    — Christina Manian, HEALTH, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, leafy green vegetables and nuts are also rich in iron.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Identifying an abbot Rodwell found the bones were still jumbled together inside the coffin, which was hewn from a single block of limestone and measured about 7 feet (2 meters) long, with walls about 4 inches (10 centimeters) thick on average.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But now, researchers say the real problem is that its pages are jumbled.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • South Africans voted this week in local polls that determine which parties get to control major cities and local municipal districts that are responsible for the delivery of basic services like water, road maintenance and rubbish removal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The robots are expected to handle several tasks, including stocking and organizing shelves, preparing coffee and hot food, greeting customers, and clearing rubbish.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Whatever the original intentions, Crystal Lake is shockingly muddled.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The all-or-nothing nature of sports gets muddled with asterisks and different permutations.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Crock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crock. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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