Thesaurus results for SOCK

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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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Recent Examples of sock

Noun

At Saint Laurent during Paris men’s, Connor Storrie rocked up in knee-high latex sock boots (on a scorching hot day, no less). — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 10 July 2026 Blooms last just 24 to 48 hours, with the plant releasing a stench likened to rotten eggs, gym socks and decaying flesh. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Verb

But about an hour into the 2-1/2 hour session, the second-year edge rusher stepped off to the side, sat on an equipment chest and took his entire left shoe and sock off to be examined by trainers. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026 Feinberg has socked 16 homers with 63 RBIs. — Gary Bedore may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 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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Ohtani’s absence will be a blow for baseball’s Midsummer Classic at Citizens Bank Park.

— Dan Greenspan, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
The Atlas Lions are the lone African team left in the competition and are looking to stun the footballing world with a takedown blow of Didier Deschamps’ 2018 World Cup champions in this revenge match.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Definition of blow

Verb

Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Two men and three boys, ages 15, 16 and 17, allegedly attacked a man as a group, knocking him unconscious and inflicting what were described as life-threatening injuries.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of knock

Noun

Swap pumpkins for fruit-o’-lanterns, wrap crescent dough around hot dogs for mummy dogs and mix a batch of blood punch.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
The summer is still young, but travelers have already dealt with the seasonal one-two-three punch of extreme weather, schedule disruptions and stressful flights.

— Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 8 July 2026

Definition of punch

Verb

The former legislative aide also claims that Basabe slapped him across the face and told him to stand in a corner at a private event in 2023.

— Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Women slapped their heads with their hands in mourning, while men beat their chests in unison, a tradition observed at Shia Muslim funerals.

— Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of slap

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Quesst—a needle-nosed experimental aircraft with an airframe designed to reduce the typical sonic boom to a sonic thump.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Not long after, Jamison’s parents reported hearing a loud thump, as though someone had fallen, according to prosecutors.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026

Definition of thump

Verb

Beyond Hicks’ contributions, Heriberto Hernandez and Owen Caissie hit home runs, while Lopez and Edwards each tallied a hit, while Jakob Marsee ended the game with a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
He was evaluated by the medical staff, hit in the cage and decided to play.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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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