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

These lightweight compression socks gently squeeze the feet and calves in order to improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, and prevent pain. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026

That design allows for a wider variety of items, from the usual snacks and drinks to toiletries and gadget accessories, and, at this location, T-shirts, socks, and hats featuring the LA Metro’s capital-M logo. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026

Saturn Risin9’s dress by Fendi; boots by Ann Demeulemeester; bra by Araks; underwear by Dolce & Gabbana; socks by Falke. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026

Kate paired the loafers with cropped dark-brown trousers, showing off the shoes with bare ankles and no socks. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Wear the medium-wash denim version with a green layer underneath, dark-wash denim, and colorful socks to elevate your standard-issue Canadian Tuxedo. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Tomasz Kosowski sat each day alone at the defense table, wearing orange jail garb and rubber sandals with socks. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

The campaign preview does not specify the protocols or results supporting its statements about coatings remaining off skin or color staying in socks. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Sturdy, waterproof shoes and good quality socks are essential, along with an extra pair of socks to change into after hiking. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 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

Phrases Containing socks

• knock one's socks off