sockets

noun

plural of socket
as in openings

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sockets
  1. openings
  2. bowls
  3. basins
  4. alcoves
  5. valleys
  6. nooks
  7. niches
  8. grooves
Noun
  • Asheville’s dining scene continues to thrive, blending long-standing local favorites with a wave of exciting new openings.
    — Evan Moore July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Holes Other tea infusers feature strainer-like holes that are slightly larger than the openings in mesh models.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of openings
Noun
  • Empty or change water in pet bowls, bird baths and other outdoor containers at least once a week.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Make the soup a day ahead and then place it into individual meal prep bowls.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
Definition of bowls
Noun
  • Pardy noted Ovintiv's transformation, with the company streamlining its portfolio from six basins (including the Uinta, Bakken and Anadarko) to two – the Montney and Permian – while enhancing the depth of its inventory.
    — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026
  • In areas with valleys or basins, cooler and denser air drains downhill and pools in low spots overnight, a process known as cold-air pooling.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of basins
Noun
  • By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
  • The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Definition of alcoves
Noun
  • The National Weather Service said the severe weather affects a wide region stretching from the Ozark Mountains in southern Missouri eastward into much of the Ohio and Tennessee river valleys.
    — Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Hikers pass Incan ruins, wide sweeping valleys and vibrant cloud forest before climbing to the route’s high point at Dead Woman’s Pass.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of valleys
Noun
  • Warm and lived in, its heritage shines through the terracotta walls, antique wooden bureaus, and sun-drenched reading nooks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of nooks
Noun
  • In a media landscape where algorithms reward niches, the artists who break through at scale are often the ones who give their audiences something to discover over and over again.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Shower niches are stylish enough to compliment any bathroom.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Definition of niches
Noun
  • Heavy on grooves and jams, this album sometimes feels unfocused and indulgent.
    — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The outsole is made of abrasion-resistant, flexible and recyclable rubber and sports hybrid nubs, grooves and sawtooth traction patterns.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of grooves
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