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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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The dual action – calming runaway inflammation while restraining tumor growth – makes N50 F2 a strong candidate for new anti-cancer therapies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Aug. 2025
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And in Chicago, long a Republican example of runaway disorder, violent crime is down 22% compared to the same period last year.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Socko.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socko. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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