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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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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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
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
There are similarities between Clarke and Watson in gait, dribbling style and appearance (socks rolled down, shirt untucked).
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, Illinois homeowners socked with double-digit annual insurance premium increases may have little recourse other than to shop around for the best rates and perhaps reinforce their property to better weather upcoming storms, Scarr said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The man was wearing red and black plaid pajama pants, black socks, and had a unique silver ring on his right index finger, officials said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
There are similarities between Clarke and Watson in gait, dribbling style and appearance (socks rolled down, shirt untucked).
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Verb
But Trump moved more swiftly than expected in socking some imports with tariffs, including a 25% levy on steel and aluminum; 20% on all shipments from China; and up to 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico that aren’t covered by a 2020 trade deal among the U.S. and those nations.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, Illinois homeowners socked with double-digit annual insurance premium increases may have little recourse other than to shop around for the best rates and perhaps reinforce their property to better weather upcoming storms, Scarr said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sock
Verb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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The pharmacologist and her sister, 28-year-old Lisa Smith, were knocked backward by the fish, which doctors believe to be a reef shark.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Five months after passing an ordinance to ban smoking in parks, the city of Fort Lauderdale finally slapped stickers on existing signs about this prohibition that do not get people’s attention.—
John Michael Pierobon,
Sun Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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Over the course of two days, groups got the chance to see 21 humpback whales feed and raise their pectoral fin before slapping it against the water, along with 15 Risso’s dolphins, the group said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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According to authorities, Ward told them the fight and stabbing were self-defense, claiming the mother attacked and punched her several times in the face.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Things escalated between the pair and the woman punched the man in the shoulder with a closed fist, the spokesperson said.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The Reds are hitting .267/.348/.406 with a lead, .237/.311/.405 when tied and .223/.295/.369 when behind.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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That's because the bill also includes a $4 trillion increase in the debt ceiling, a measure that must be approved in order to prevent a catastrophic default on the country's debt that could hit sometime in August.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The two smacked into each other last Thursday trying to catch a Cedric Mullins fly ball, leaving both with concussions.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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Indiana’s first unit smacked opponents by 12.2 points per 100 possessions during the regular season, according to Cleaning the Glass.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The guests move and groove down a backstage hallway surrounded by staff, who sing a custom chant while clapping along.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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After the second Panthers goal, head coach Craig Berube moved up and down his bench clapping his hands enthusiastically.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The Japanese driver clipped the kerb and lost control of the rear of the RB21.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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The funny thing about cord cutters is that their numbers are growing — and the size of this group is being fueled, obviously, by people clipping their ties to cable.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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At least seven people are dead in Missouri, including five killed after strong supercell storms that spurred tornado warnings slammed into St. Louis on Friday, tearing roofs off homes and causing several buildings to collapse.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
16 May 2025
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The post also slammed Springsteen for speaking out against the president while abroad rather than while on US soil.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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“Sock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sock. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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