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Recent Examples of socket
Nick Richards took an elbow to the eye socket from teammate Collin Sexton.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
When the wheel lock key/socket is lost some mechanics will use a close fitting 12-point socket and force is over the wheel lock.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The tibia and fibula form the socket for the ankle joint, while the talus is the ball.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, Kim tore the labrum in her shoulder, the lining of the socket that holds the shoulder together.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
When the wheel lock key/socket is lost some mechanics will use a close fitting 12-point socket and force is over the wheel lock.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The tibia and fibula form the socket for the ankle joint, while the talus is the ball.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, Kim tore the labrum in her shoulder, the lining of the socket that holds the shoulder together.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for socket
Noun
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The 56-year-old cleric is the son of the late ruler Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 during the opening phase of the war.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Economic planners singled out steelmaking and oil refining at the opening of the national legislative session on Thursday with promises of orderly reductions in capacity.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Entering this top floor unit, the great room is to the left, with lofty nine-foot ceilings, custom bookshelves, and a rather striking alcove.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
9 Mar. 2026
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When the curtain is open during the day, the living room also enjoys the light entering through an alcove/bedroom window.—
Giada Storelli,
Architectural Digest,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pizza fans will love the outpost of Neapolitan stalwart Gino Sorbillo, while Mexican eatery Temaki does poke bowls and tacos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Crust will be crisp For filling, in a large bowl beat softened butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Step a few metres and the view morphs: a new cleft, a sudden overhang, a corridor of stone that narrows to a postcard of sky.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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Along with the Antwerp Six, Martin Margiela put the small Belgian city of Antwerp on the international fashion radar, founding his house in 1988 and introducing cleft-toed boots, deconstructed clothes and all-white stores to the fashion lexicon.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That was a major downgrade from his current district, which swallows up right-leaning eastern San Diego County and the conservative pockets of Temecula and Murrieta.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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These Rains cargo pants are a genius way to stay dry in style on a wet, chilly day, with a waterproof exterior, plus useful features like a comfortable drawstring waist and large rain-safe pockets.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wood Sidey recommends using water and wild dish soap with a soft bristle brush to get into the grooves as a porous material with lots of nooks and crannies.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Designed for small patios, balconies, and gardens, the three-piece set includes a weather-resistant oval table and two chairs that easily tuck into nooks and tight corners.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The research also sheds light on the South Pole–Aitken basin, the Moon’s largest and oldest known impact crater, spanning about 1,550 miles across the far side.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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Just to the left of Trouvelot lies another large basin that appears even older and more heavily eroded, with its rim almost completely worn away.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, temperatures are expected to rise to near 90 degrees in the warmer valley areas, and the 80s in many other areas, according to the National Weather Service.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Socket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socket. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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