nocks

Definition of nocksnext
plural of nock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nocks
Noun
  • Five minutes later, Ottawa's Ridly Greig and Brayden Schenn also exchanged punches.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • At under $500, this tablet punches way above its weight!
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.
    Laura Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • In-room mini bars feature sodas and Topo Chico, and snacks include chips and Tate’s chocolate chip cookies.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
  • In case these weren’t enough reasons to buy this staple on repeat, here are a few of my favorite ways to improve the party with a bag of chips.
    Anna Hezel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Cut each flower stem at a 45-degree angle using hand pruners or snips.
    Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • This dulls blades much faster and can also cause scratches and nicks.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Next stop, Crossroads School, where the level of musicianship rose several notches.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
  • In December, the city’s credit rating got a major boost from S&P Global, which upgrades the city’s long-term rating two notches to A- from BBB because of improving financial strength.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Nocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocks. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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