Synonyms of socks

socks 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of sock

as in stockings

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg

black socks to go with black pants and shoes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stockings
• hose
• anklets
• bootees
• kneesocks
• bobby socks
• hosieries
• support hoses

socks

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of sock

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punches
• blows
• pounds
• thumps
• swipes
• thuds
• hits
• strokes
• knocks
• slaps
• licks
• spanks
• whacks
• clips
• pokes
• cuffs
• bangs
• smacks
• hooks
• beats
• stripes
• belts
• claps
• hands
• knees
• pelts
• bats
• chops
• boxes
• switches
• welts
• slams
• lashes
• swats
• clouts
• slugs
• biffs
• kicks
• stingers
• raps
• haymakers
• lickings
• fillips
• hacks
• whams
• thwacks
• picks
• whops
• dabs
• buffets
• bops
• cracks
• larrups
• plumps
• wallops
• busts
• douses
• bashes
• beatings
• smashes
• swings
• counterstrokes
• counters
• counterblows
• rabbit punches
• shivers
• rights
• body blows
• lefts
• counterpunches
• sucker punches
• roundhouses
• uppercuts
• whips
• sidewinders
• batterings
• right-handers
• whippings
• crunchers
• thrashings
• bastinadoes
• pastings
• wallopings
• knockdowns
• drubbings
• kayos
• KOs
• knockouts
• one-twos

socks

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of sock

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• knocks
• hits
• punches
• slaps
• bangs
• clips
• smacks
• pounds
• claps
• slams
• strikes
• bats
• boxes
• whacks
• nails
• swipes
• cracks
• kicks
• tags
• taps
• belts
• licks
• hammers
• clocks
• clouts
• thumps
• slugs
• whales
• swats
• flicks
• jabs
• raps
• thwacks
• bobs
• pokes
• chops
• bashes
• smites
• zaps
• shoves
• pastes
• bonks
• biffs
• wallops
• bops
• bludgeons
• cuffs
• clobbers
• pushes
• busts
• bumps
• strokes
• slogs
• stabs
• knees
• laces
• stamps
• peppers
• hangs one on
• batters
• beats
• pelts
• butts
• mauls
• scuffs
• decks
• beans
• drubs
• floors
• roughs
• lashes
• creams
• pummels
• mangles
• buffets
• bunts
• bowls (down or over)
• slashes
• brains
• canes
• whips
• skulls
• clubs
• pommels
• jostles
• prods
• bungs
• dumps
• knocks down
• sledges
• spears
• switches
• levels
• conks
• fells
• saps
• lambastes
• cudgels
• flails
• sucker punches
• flogs
• rabbit-punches
• thrashes
• sledgehammers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of socks

Noun

On the day of our interview, Gilbert said, Danny recorded a voiceover and distributed socks to homeless people. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026

Since then, the business has expanded into other products including dress shirts, socks, accessories, sportswear and tailored clothing for many of the country’s top brands and retailers. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

And beyond the lingerie, there's plenty of merch for fans looking to pick up something giftable such as tee shirts, sweatshirts, socks and tote bags. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Classic loafers and chunky socks lean into the slightly offbeat charm. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Also new to the Delta One seat is a second Missoni pillow, alongside the classic slippers, mattress pad, slippers, and eye mask—as well as new Bombas socks. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

And for the ultimate easy-on, easy-off airport shoe, the Kidmi Suede Clogs can be worn with socks on the plane and without them when temperatures climb. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2026

While the players pull up socks, lace their boots and catch up with each other, head coach Ryan Pore enters, greeting each of them — one after another — with a handshake. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026

Look for graduated compression socks or stockings that cover the feet, which have a pressure gradient — highest at the bottom and lowest at the top, Stoughton said. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Verb

Tailored trousers kept the outfit polished, while paisley socks beneath leather wedge pumps gave it a tongue-in-cheek finish. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Lest someone try to squish the existing MoMA x Nike socks into the split-toe, collaborative tabi socks will also release alongside the sneakers. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

The solid-color options are less than $3 per pair, making these compression socks a steal. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

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

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

Phrases Containing socks

• knock one's socks off