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
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
My current favorites are ruffle socks for a more feminine outfit or scrunch socks for a cozier look.
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Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Use shoeboxes to sort socks, jewelry, or makeup; lids can act as dividers to sort further by category.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
So find something small that represents your alter ego — a piece of jewelry, a pair of socks, a specific sweater.
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Amy Morin,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Wear your slides with socks or keep a pair in your travel bag to use when necessary.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Why do dads bring an extra pair of socks to play golf on Father's Day?
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Jamie Fischer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
Evans is also taller than many players of this ilk, measuring 6-5 1/2 in socks at the combine.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
One of Sanders’ pregame rituals was laying his uniform on the floor, from his neckband to his socks.
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Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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.
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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.
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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.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Players might also take scissors to their socks as a solution to ward off cramping or reduce muscle strains and fatigue during a grueling 90-minute game.
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Alex Connor,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
My current favorites are ruffle socks for a more feminine outfit or scrunch socks for a cozier look.
—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Use shoeboxes to sort socks, jewelry, or makeup; lids can act as dividers to sort further by category.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
So find something small that represents your alter ego — a piece of jewelry, a pair of socks, a specific sweater.
—
Amy Morin,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Wear your slides with socks or keep a pair in your travel bag to use when necessary.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Why do dads bring an extra pair of socks to play golf on Father's Day?
—
Jamie Fischer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
Evans is also taller than many players of this ilk, measuring 6-5 1/2 in socks at the combine.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 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
Verb
Labin details the elaborate process of elimination that determines which socks to bring to the festival each year.
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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 white stockings, who eventually became the Chicago Cubs, not the White Sox.
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Residents assemble altars at the thresholds of their homes, adorning them with prized heirloom linens, and step into stockings, underskirts, petticoats, and blouses that have been painstakingly hand-stitched and preserved across generations.
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The Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s latest is a crisp and candid twee pop record with unexpected studio touches and gut punches.
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No such punches could be seen on the video.
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From conveyor belts and baggage carts to overhead bins and taxi trunks, luggage is constantly subjected to bumps, knocks and rough handling.
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This knocks Europe out in a single shot.
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Onaje died four days later — having suffered fatal brain hemorrhaging from multiple blows to his skull.
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Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
Verb
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Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
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For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
Noun
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Caprice is 5-foot-3, approximately 105 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
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Johnson, at 6-foot-6, 305 pounds, continues Tech’s recruiting theme.
Verb
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Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.
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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.
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Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.
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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.
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“Socks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socks. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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