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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sock

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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

For people taking long trips in a car or plane, it is recommended to take frequent movement breaks, stay hydrated and even use compression socks. — Ali Ataya, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 This status also means knowing when to put on your fuzziest socks and keep it low-key (cool girls enjoy a Grey’s Anatomy marathon too). — Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026

Verb

The solid-color options are less than $3 per pair, making these compression socks a steal. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 As players and coaches hooted and hollered for Richman’s win, Mills socked a cheering Richman with a right hook to his facemask. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sock

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sock

Noun

Earth Therapeutics Aloe Socks $12 at Amazon This comfy find was actually a Christmas stocking gift from my mom.

— Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026
Retail job postings have gone up 61%, Indeed said, but other roles are also available with loading and stocking jobs up 9%, sales roles increasing 8% and customer service positions rising 6%, as shoppers continue to purchase items online.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of stocking

Noun

There are really no blows to be given him but defensive ones.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
The tragedy deals a fresh blow to Sánchez’ left-wing government, which has already faced corruption scandals, protests over housing affordability and the Ceuta mass migrant crossing earlier this year.

— Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of blow

Verb

The score came courtesy of center back Casemiro, who tapped the ball to Suarez on the left side of the box before the Uruguayan knocked it into the top right corner.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Luckfield knocked on 12 doors in an hour and a half and had conversations with five people, four of whom opposed both bans.

— Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of knock

Noun

Fayette County District Attorney Michael Aubele says that Stimmel was allegedly combative with arresting officers that day and allegedly tried to throw a punch during intake.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Harbach’s grand set piece on Block Island packs a punch but only after a considerable buildup.

— Malcolm Forbes, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of punch

Verb

Public support among Americans has plummeted, and partners in Europe and elsewhere have slapped sanctions on Israel.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
Jamie Love is swaying, slapping a hand against her thigh to keep time, and mouthing along to the music that plays from a set of portable speakers.

— Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of slap

Verb

The wreckage of Wednesday's crash reminded many of the aftermath of another train collision in January, when 46 people died in southern Spain when an Iryo train jumped the track and hit an oncoming Renfe train.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
The teams combined to hit just four homers, three for Milwaukee.

— Rob Maaddi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of hit

Noun

Jocasta and Ultron seem well suited for each other, though, and not just in a swipe-right kind of way.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Discover card originations also increased year over year for the first time since the deal closed, while Capital One's swipe-fee revenue continued to climb.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026