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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nocks
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Tenacious defense and timely free-throw shooting from David and junior Cooper Ellwood sealed the title for Rock Canyon, as star big Kai Valentine tackled junior Jonah Medina after the buzzer and threw a few gleeful fake punches at his chest.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026 -
The retro thing isn’t for everyone, but The Violet Mindfield certainly didn’t pull its punches.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.—
Laura Fenton,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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An iridescent bronze defines the upper for the All-Star edition, while its indents are shaped like stars.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The researchers also say the laser could benefit industries that depend on nanoelectronics, including semiconductor manufacturing, by helping engineers detect extremely small defects in chips.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pair modest, time‑bound duties with strong incentives for domestic components in EVs, batteries, chips, and industrial equipment.—
Paul S. Lavoie,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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More delicate, thin-skinned fruit like mandarins and Meyer lemons require a more hands-on approach using snips.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cut each flower stem at a 45-degree angle using hand pruners or snips.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Edges at the perimeter of the card are observed to see if there are any nicks or marks on the back or front.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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This dulls blades much faster and can also cause scratches and nicks.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Oracle's 5-year credit default swaps widened as bond investors were skeptical of the enterprise software company's ability to hold on to its investment-grade credit rating, currently two notches above junk.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Taking it up several notches is Kusa Nori, an incredible Japanese spot that may well rank as my top restaurant pick in Las Vegas.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Nocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocks. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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