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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

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socks

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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

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socks

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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

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Recent Examples of socks
Noun
Charland said that Richard Hale’s two daughters also were weaving and sewing and sending mittens and socks to the soldiers. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 My pilot father wouldn’t step foot on a plane without a pair of compression socks to help circulate blood and stop uncomfortable swelling. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026 Try the style with this four-pack of slouchy boot socks, which comes with black, brown, gray, and off-white pairs, each for just $2. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Underwear, socks, T-shirts, tank tops and activewear should all go in after every wear. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Save full washes for underwear, socks, workout clothes and anything visibly soiled. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Drink water throughout the day, and consider compression socks during long sedentary periods. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026 If not for the sudden availability of long-distance ocean transport (not to mention constant engineering challenges and the escalating cost of the plan), D-Day may have required far more woollen socks. — Mike McRae 16, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 In a move that avoids excessive bulkiness, a pair of simple Mary Janes layered with some socks will keep you cozy and stylish. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
Comme Si The Cashmere socks $115 COMME SI Team travel scarf or travel sweater? — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socks
  1. stockings
  2. punches
  3. knocks
  4. blows
  5. hits
  6. pounds
  7. slaps
  8. thumps
Noun
  • In 1940 came the invention of nylon undergarments, which meant women of the midcentury could be more comfortable and less revealing in stockings that mimicked some skin tones.
    — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Prepare Your Delicates Place delicate items like bras, stockings, and fine knitwear in zippered mesh bags.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stockings
Noun
  • And by the way, with how shifty rookie Emmett Johnson has been at this level, Kansas City may quietly have one of the league’s best one-two punches.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • According to court testimony, Griffin’s younger brother had gotten into an argument; punches were thrown, and the younger brother fell or was pushed.
    — Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of punches
Verb
  • Bowie is still the defending champion until someone knocks them off, and the Vols deserve respect for that.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • If the party gets a little too wild, and someone knocks the jams into the drink, don't worry.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of knocks
Noun
  • Like his wife, Andrew was also attacked with a hatchet, receiving as many as 11 blows to his face, leaving him nearly unrecognizable, according to Smithsonian Magazine.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Abby was struck 19 times by a hatchet-like object, with several blows crushing through her skull.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of blows
Verb
  • Mookie Betts hits three doubles and the Dodgers surge for 15 hits to overcome a shaky start by Tarik Skubal in a 10-4 win over the San Francisco Giants.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • When a big storm hits the northern Sierra, the Feather River’s runoff lands in Lake Oroville, behind the nation’s tallest dam, and the Yuba’s lands in New Bullards Bar.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of hits
Noun
  • Matthews purchased the vast estate, Barton Court, in 2022 for approximately 15 million pounds.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Basket men, carrying around 35 pounds of fish on their heads, make 40 to 50 trips to the daily auction during long shifts.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of pounds
Verb
  • As the child puts his hands up, Bible says Campbell slaps them away, then drags him off the field.
    — Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Nothing slaps like the original, but the upcoming reboot looks kinda cool.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of slaps
Noun
  • The lower-vocal harmony struggles to stand out any time the deeper bass thumps.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Definition of thumps

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“Socks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socks. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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