Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nocks
Noun
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The officer who was injured was the victim of punches by a fan who entered and then refused to leave a restricted area.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026 -
The exhibit pulls few punches, referring bluntly to pushback against racial progress, widening gaps between rich and poor and drivers of the conservative movement from presidents Richard Nixon to Ronald Reagan.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Noun
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There’s nothing more annoying than unsightly indents in your carpet that are suddenly exposed.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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Three years after his departure, the indents of Bob Myers’ fingerprints remain on the Warriors organization due to the compounding mistakes of Dunleavy’s tenure.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two-hour limit (and the complimentary snacks of watermelon and chips) also make this a great choice for families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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On May 8, the Wall Street Journal reported that the two companies reached a preliminary deal to produce some Apple chips.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Use your fingers or clean snips to remove the top inch of new growth, just above the node, and place it in your container.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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To get your bouquet to last longer, periodically refresh the water and make new snips at the ends of the stems to refresh the blooms.—
Jenny Krane,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Minimal nicks can typically be removed by sharpening the blades, but serious damage may necessitate a blade replacement.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Built with lasting quality, it’s made to stand the test of time, while the distressed finish helps disguise everyday dings and nicks.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There have long been ubiquitous foods and drinks associated with the Slams—like the Pimm’s Cup at Wimbledon since 1971 and Honey Deuces at the US Open—but in recent years, food offerings have been taken up a few good notches.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The stove's pot supports fit securely in corresponding notches on the windscreen, made easier to find with arrows.—
C.C. Weiss
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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“Nocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocks. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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