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noun (1)

ˈsäk

Definition of sock

as in stocking

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg black socks to go with black pants and shoes

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noun (2)

as in blow

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument a wiseacre who deserves a good sock in the face

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sock

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verb

as in to knock

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner kept socking the punching bag until he was exhausted

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Noun

However, opting for wearing socks on the reformer can reduce exposure to fungi on the machine. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 14 July 2026 This time, volunteers received an entire tracksuit, including short and long pants, right down to shoes and socks. — Eric Nager, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026

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Snow was falling in Central Florida after a strong arctic front socked the region with three days of bitter cold, along with nearly an inch of snow. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026 Naturally, Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler socked the first pitch of the sixth inning toward Hoskins and off the left-field wall for a triple. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sock

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Noun

La Perla and Falke fishnet stockings became a go-to styling trick that often raised a stranger’s eyebrow or garnered a whistle from dinner dates.

— Nicky Josephine, Vogue, 29 June 2026
And though some may call it overly sweet, Christopher’s Big Cherry does fit perfectly in a Christmas stocking, and that’s a big win.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Definition of stocking

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Iran has been degraded by over 13,000 strikes, but has survived and reconstituted, rather than suffering a mortal blow.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The woman, 41-year-old Ja’Marlette Hardy, bit one of the officers during the July 1 encounter, which led to the officer delivering a blow to her head.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

Definition of blow

Verb

While setting up an attack near the France box, midfielder Dani Olmo overcame a hard challenge that knocked him down to play a through ball to Pedro Porro.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Even just 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.

— Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Definition of knock

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The former pro boxer hyped him up as the audience cheered and, once on stage, performed a fake-out punch over Hernández’s head.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
Rocky Graziano scores a technical knockout with a barrage of 30 punches against Tony Zale in the sixth round to win the world middleweight boxing title.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of punch

Verb

But when their panel ended, the sports stars got into a heated exchange that ended with Brady slapping Paul in the face.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 July 2026
Helmut Haller, West Germany vs England, 1966 Ray Wilson misjudges his headed clearance, Haller gathers it on the edge of the box and, just before Bobby Moore can close him down, slaps a right-footed shot into the far corner.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of slap

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However, without strong spending activity at home, a heavy reliance on exports makes China particularly vulnerable to a reversal in AI sentiment, which would hit sales of high-tech products.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Lanageliers started the game at catcher and hit third in the lineup while the American League won a largely uneventful affair, 4-0, at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of hit

Noun

Wipe in circular motions with a lint-free microfiber cloth to loosen grime, then finish with long, horizontal swipes.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
The Phillies loaded the bases with two outs in the second, and after fouling off several Chandler pitches, Crawford took another late swipe and managed to hit one down the third base line off the end of the bat.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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