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
Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Socks Set Warm, fuzzy socks can make all the difference in staying comfortable at home this winter.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Opt for crew or knee-high socks that are sheer, as this will help to elongate legs.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Wear socks with grippers on the bottom or house shoes with rubber soles to help prevent falls.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
The white tee must be perfectly tailored, the denim must be comfortable enough to wear on the plane, the socks must be cashmere, the makeup must be simple, but never without a swipe of cherry red lipstick.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
One of Sanders’ pregame rituals was laying his uniform on the floor, from his neckband to his socks.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
For me, buying lip gloss is a bit like buying a new toothbrush or pair of socks.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 26 Dec. 2024
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
This way, the socks naturally encourage healthy blood flow.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Socks Set Warm, fuzzy socks can make all the difference in staying comfortable at home this winter.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Opt for crew or knee-high socks that are sheer, as this will help to elongate legs.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Wear socks with grippers on the bottom or house shoes with rubber soles to help prevent falls.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
The white tee must be perfectly tailored, the denim must be comfortable enough to wear on the plane, the socks must be cashmere, the makeup must be simple, but never without a swipe of cherry red lipstick.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
One of Sanders’ pregame rituals was laying his uniform on the floor, from his neckband to his socks.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
For me, buying lip gloss is a bit like buying a new toothbrush or pair of socks.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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
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Three weeks later, in early October, Kim knocks on Helen’s door.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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One of the biggest knocks on him is his lack of experience.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This midsize option from Bagsmart hits the sweet spot with plenty of interior and exterior pockets to keep essentials organized and accessible.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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And that, in turn, is pushing more credit card and loan accounts into delinquency, forcing borrowers to try and find the right way to respond after a collection notice appears or a new account hits their credit file.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Coley punches back, and Sonya manages to pull her off of him.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2025
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Red Masks hold Fiona back Fiona as Constance punches her multiple times.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Boston Blue slaps a fresh coat of paint on Blue Bloods, the CBS procedural that ended its 14-season run last year.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Dec. 2025
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Speaking with Cocoa Butter about her most memorable roles, Calloway revealed that the moment Ike slaps Jackie came across so emotional and raw because the stunt went wrong.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
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The sheep alien bangs its head on the glass in the nextdoor cell, startling Tootles, who falls over and spills the tray.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The holder clips right to your pack or waders and keeps everything in a neat, easy-to-dispense stack.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
23 Dec. 2025
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Squad' rep's felon husband smacks phone from reporter 3.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Just as this monster is about to take out the entire team on the Abyss, a giant boulder flies through the air and smacks him in the face.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Burrell pounds his way down to the four-yard line.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Oct. 2025
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The man simply pounds the zone.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Socks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socks. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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