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Recent Examples of socket
AirFly Pro 2 connects to the plane’s headphone socket, but then broadcasts the audio to your earbuds via Bluetooth.
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Charlie hides a 75-lb (34-kg) lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery in a compartment beneath its oven, which can charge from the 120V mains socket ubiquitous in the US.
—Ian Baker
august 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Shortly after their release in early 2023, some Ryzen 7000-series X3D chips were becoming physically deformed, developing bulges on the bottom that could permanently damage the CPU and bend the pins in the CPU socket.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
But believe it or not, hidden among the air compressors and socket sets are some gems with major decorative, homekeeping, and organizing potential.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Charlie hides a 75-lb (34-kg) lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery in a compartment beneath its oven, which can charge from the 120V mains socket ubiquitous in the US.
—Ian Baker
august 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Shortly after their release in early 2023, some Ryzen 7000-series X3D chips were becoming physically deformed, developing bulges on the bottom that could permanently damage the CPU and bend the pins in the CPU socket.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
But believe it or not, hidden among the air compressors and socket sets are some gems with major decorative, homekeeping, and organizing potential.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for socket
Noun
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Whether arriving early shortens my wait depends on when others choose to arrive, and if all tourists follow the same internet advice and arrive an hour early, the lines at opening may be the longest of the day.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shares fell less than 2% before the opening bell Tuesday.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In a nearby alcove, a blue horizontal stripe was punctuated by key dates in red, such as 1906, when Finland became the first country in Europe in which women could run for political office.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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This alcove is drenched in a rich shade of deep blue paint that imparts a sense of calm without feeling heavy or dark.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whisk flour and next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Whisk together oil, maple syrup, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, thyme, garlic, and lemon zest in a medium bowl.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Apparently growing out of the cleft between her breasts was a large mauve orchid.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Doctors couldn't tell her how severe the cleft would be or any other complications that may be involved with Benji's diagnosis.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Jones also seemed planted in the pocket and was sacked three times in the fourth quarter alone.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Cooper blew it up anyway, and the rest collapsed the pocket.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The home offers several charming touches, from the double-sided stove to the kitchen awash in a peaceful blue (complete with a nook in the dining area).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Aubrey Hall Tree has plenty of hooks for jackets, backpacks, and pet leashes, while exposed storage compartments offer the perfect nooks for shoes, hats, and other everyday items.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Health inspectors cited the soul food restaurant after discovering that the kitchen handwashing sink was blocked with multiple plastic buckets in the sink basin.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Madeline Heim has broadened her focus to include public health, another area of expertise, and continues to keep an eye on the Mississippi River basin.—
GREG BOROWSKI,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though expert hikers can make the round trip in a day, many take up to three, granting extra time to float in swimming holes, scope out waterfalls, and take in the hanging valleys and lush forests pouring into the sea.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Socket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socket. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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