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Recent Examples of socko
The number is a socko blend of seduction, release and control.
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Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2022
Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socko
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With the market tanking and worry exploding all around, affordable escapism soon will be having a boffo moment at the Broadway box office.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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But there was a time in Hollywood, long ago, when campus unrest actually was considered boffo, greenlight-worthy material.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 June 2024
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After 33 years of runaway thrills through the Ozark Mountains, one of Missouri’s most beloved roller coasters is preparing for its final descent.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gold finished 2025 up roughly 66%, its best annual gain since 1979, when geopolitical shocks and runaway inflation drove investors toward safe havens.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Retail investors have had a gangbuster year in 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Socko.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socko. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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