as in stockings
a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg
black socks to go with black pants and shoes
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as in punches
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 knocks
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 socks
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Lastly, using tools such as noise-canceling headphones, a sleep mask, blue-light-blocking glasses, and even compression socks will help leaders arrive at their destination in better form.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Keep scrolling for my recommendations for a supportive neck pillow, a spacious carry-on backpack, must-have compression socks, and little luxuries that make a big difference at 32,000 feet.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Even amid a forest of low socks, one player bore more of a resemblance to Dinamo’s star graduate than others.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
This includes light-weight pants, a rain jacket, moisture-wicking underwear, long-sleeve shirts and extra socks.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Officers located a firearm, determined to be a Smith and Wesson SD40VE firearm loaded with eleven rounds of live ammunition, inside the undergarments of another female passenger, and two plastic bags filled with crack cocaine inside her socks.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
The top of the black socks peeked through the boot collar.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Ballet flats are a year-round staple, the perfect partner to heavy-duty denim and socks but also a breezy linen dress and lightweight summer knit, à la Daisy Edgar-Jones.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The makeup department added scars to Shaynak’s knees and legs to reflect his character’s backstory, but the compression socks Shaynak wore were his own.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to tops and bottoms, don’t forget to snag this pair of Merino wool socks for just $11.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
Ten years after his expulsion, Saleh’s third feature in the trilogy, after Boy From Heaven, socks it to Egypt’s military leaders and General Intelligence Service (GIS), and by implication al-Sisi.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Bath products are custom designed for the hotel itself, and made with a range of natural ingredients, while the towels and robes are both made from natural cotton knits—as are the socks left in your room to forgo the waste pairs of slippers can bring.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Lastly, using tools such as noise-canceling headphones, a sleep mask, blue-light-blocking glasses, and even compression socks will help leaders arrive at their destination in better form.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Keep scrolling for my recommendations for a supportive neck pillow, a spacious carry-on backpack, must-have compression socks, and little luxuries that make a big difference at 32,000 feet.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Even amid a forest of low socks, one player bore more of a resemblance to Dinamo’s star graduate than others.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
This includes light-weight pants, a rain jacket, moisture-wicking underwear, long-sleeve shirts and extra socks.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Officers located a firearm, determined to be a Smith and Wesson SD40VE firearm loaded with eleven rounds of live ammunition, inside the undergarments of another female passenger, and two plastic bags filled with crack cocaine inside her socks.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
The top of the black socks peeked through the boot collar.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Ballet flats are a year-round staple, the perfect partner to heavy-duty denim and socks but also a breezy linen dress and lightweight summer knit, à la Daisy Edgar-Jones.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Verb
Labin details the elaborate process of elimination that determines which socks to bring to the festival each year.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The makeup department added scars to Shaynak’s knees and legs to reflect his character’s backstory, but the compression socks Shaynak wore were his own.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to tops and bottoms, don’t forget to snag this pair of Merino wool socks for just $11.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
Ten years after his expulsion, Saleh’s third feature in the trilogy, after Boy From Heaven, socks it to Egypt’s military leaders and General Intelligence Service (GIS), and by implication al-Sisi.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socks
Noun
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The actress accented the dress with white gloves, white stockings and white ballet flats.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Hang the stockings and ask Santa for healthy ankles.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Rhodes peppered Gunther with punches, a bionic elbow and a Pedigree for a nearfall.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Stockstill was throwing punches, but not connecting.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Verb
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And that's when a shot blasts through the door and knocks Lena to the ground.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Hudson showed some subtle support for the jesting knocks to her boyfriend by reposting a clip of his final joke shared on Fox News' official X page.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Like many businesses and restaurants in neighborhoods like Little Village and Pilsen, Carnitas Uruapan picked itself back up after economic woes and significant blows to foot traffic as customers were afraid to eat out, while employees hesitated to come to work.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The city’s population was diverse and fractious, with religious and ethnic groups who spoke Russian, Polish, Belarusian, German, Yiddish, and Hebrew, and often came to blows with one another.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Grief hits people in different ways and no one would be judged.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Jorge Soler and Donovan Walton accounted for the Angels hits with singles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The seizures included more than 12 kilograms (26 pounds) in gold bars, millions in cash, premium watches and some 20 luxury properties, investigators told a news conference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Anniston Gage Jensen was born on March 4, 2026, weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Verb
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That direct relationship is what separates a true farm to table operation from a restaurant that simply slaps the phrase on a marketing page.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Anderson slaps his hit down the right field line, just fair.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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