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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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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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
Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Drawer Sachets Single socks can also be used as simple sachets that add a fresh scent to your drawers or linen closets.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The storm could bring the biggest snowfall to the region since January 2016, when New York City was socked by its worst snowstorm on record.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Pack athletic clothing suited to the activities on your itinerary — leggings, shorts, sports bras and hiking shoes — along with grip socks for yoga or Pilates classes.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Drawer Sachets Single socks can also be used as simple sachets that add a fresh scent to your drawers or linen closets.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
Verb
The makeup department added scars to Shaynak’s knees and legs to reflect his character’s backstory, but the compression socks Shaynak wore were his own.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The storm could bring the biggest snowfall to the region since January 2016, when New York City was socked by its worst snowstorm on record.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sock
Noun
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The Warden Service website explains that pilots serve an essential role in search-and-rescue efforts, as well as aerial fish stocking.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Shorter skirts, flat shoes instead of heels, tights replacing stockings and garments stripped of unnecessary constraints.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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This year, the festival continued but took a blow, with officials postponing the Strawberry Stomp 5K and parade, which usually showcases community spirit and guest celebrities.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker could come to blows and even affect the title match in one way or the other.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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One morning, a cop knocked on my door with a summons.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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Videos of the Saturday night melee at a Chipotle in the Navy Yard neighborhood showed youths throwing punches and chairs as patrons watched in fear.—
Steve Thompson,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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On Saturday, a mob of teens kicked off a brawl at a Chipotle restaurant in the city's Navy Yard neighborhood, throwing chairs, tables and punches.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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First baseman Ashley Griffin slapped an RBI single into center field, scoring catcher Beth Damon, extending the lead to 5-1 and ending Braswell’s day.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Firstman all but preemptively slapped an A24 logo on Club Kid, which doesn’t have distribution yet as of this writing, but his film really would fit into their stable of commercially friendly art flicks, down to its gooey heart.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The Yankees need Wells to provide at least some thump in a bottom third of the order that hasn’t been very good.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Moments later, a bass thump sounded in the distance.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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After Addi Brown was hit by a pitch, Bree Martinelli struck a two-run double to center field, and Leah Rutherford closed out the scoring with an RBI on a squeeze bunt before Eustis was able to record an out.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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The power was once again on display as UCLA hit three home runs, cruising to a 9-1 run-rule win over UCF in the first game of the NCAA Super Regional at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles Friday night.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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What began as a tongue-in-cheek swipe against remarks made by the chief justice of the Supreme Court of India has snowballed into a satirical political movement on social media.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
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As renowned cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson explains, consumers are gravitating toward multitasking formulas that deliver both color and skin-care benefits in a single swipe.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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“Sock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sock. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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