nocks

plural of nock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nocks
Noun
  • Despite its 2-5 record, Cleveland can throw some punches through one of the fiercest defensive lines in football.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Leo pulls no punches as Lizzo matches her intensity in a whisper.
    Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Qualcomm calls the new chips AI200 and AI250, and they’re intended for generative AI inference in data centers.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The guest list for the event includes senior American politicians and Silicon Valley glitterati, and comes as US officials mull whether to allow Nvidia to sell its cutting-edge Blackwell chips to China.
    Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Pleated crimp Use kitchen shears to make small diagonal snips in the dough edge.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Use the snips for this harvesting task.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Maybe the stain or paint has started coming off or your movers added some complimentary nicks and dings?
    Katie Akin, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The non-slip silicone is easy to hold and helps prevent accidental nicks.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This psychological thriller—which follows a young woman who becomes convinced that an antique mirror is haunting her family—cranks the fear-o-meter up a few notches.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The best puffer jackets for women won’t just keep you warm—they’ll also take all your cold-weather outfits up a few notches.
    Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Nocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocks. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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