SOCKET Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

socket

noun

Definition of socket

as in opening

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Recent Examples of socket The letter carrier suffered a broken nose and a fractured orbital socket, prosecutors said. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 The camera has the aforementioned tripod socket on the bottom, along with a USB-C port for charging the internal battery and for connecting the camera to a computer, phone, or tablet to offload images. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026 Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking Outdoor light bulbs can have a knack for sticking in the socket after long periods of time, leaving you with the task of trying to unscrew a stubborn bulb without breaking the glass. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 But that’s likely as far as the protective mechanism goes; the eyelid closure isn’t keeping your eyes from shooting out of the socket. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for socket

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Noun

The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee.

— James Powel, USA Today, 7 July 2026
But the summer box office has also lit up with movies including Toy Story 5, earning the biggest opening in that franchise's 31-year history, and Ryan Gosling took audiences on a journey of wonder and hope with Project Hail Mary.

— Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of opening

Noun

Ours was a 430-square-foot Sapphire Suite, with a walk-in closet, couch, dining table, an alcove with a queen-size bed, and a big marble bathroom with double sinks and a large shower.

— Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
This space houses a stone alcove bed, additional sleeping space, a generous kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom of stone and cocciopesto.

— Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2026

Definition of alcove

Noun

Six major college football teams have yet to play in a bowl this decade.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
There are also new concepts at the AquaDome Market food hall, including Seoulmate – get the bulgogi bowl with marinated beef – and a new Chief Dog Officer named Skipper.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of bowl

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From his flat top, cleft chin, starched collar, and tight shirt to the crease in his trousers tucked into black boots.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
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

Definition of cleft

Noun

For a bag that’s rugged enough to hold up to 250 pounds, the Lands’ End Open-top Canvas Tote Bag is equal parts sturdy and stylish, with plenty of pockets to boot.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
During intermission, people thumbed through the small paperback with its stars-and-stripes cover, afterwards, slipping it into their purses and pockets.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 10 July 2026

Definition of pocket

Noun

Doggy dens and cat cubbies Cozy sleeping nooks built into under-stair cavities, cabinet bases, or custom millwork, giving pets a den of their own that disappears into the architecture.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
That's why certain fruits and vegetables with lots of nooks and crannies—like raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and basil—are more likely to harbor the parasite and cause illness.

— Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026

Definition of nook

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Furthermore, the 5-star analyst highlighted the company's focus on a single basin and management's efficient capital allocations across expansion efforts, strategic acquisitions, and share buybacks.

— Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of basin

Noun

When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Tucked into the southern end of the teeming, alluvial Willamette River valley, the region’s natural abundance began attracting farmers in the mid-nineteenth century.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Definition of valley

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