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
In her debut collection for Fendi, Maria Grazia Chiuri showed a black lace midiskirt with a crisp white cotton shirt and black socks worn with pumps—an outfit that could easily pass at the office. — Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 How to practice hygge at home Try curling up with a book, a soft blanket, cozy socks and a hot drink on a cold weekend. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 The new collection consists of a puffer coat, track jacket, track pant and tabi socks as well as another sneaker, the Rift Rocker. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Doctors may also tell them to elevate the affected leg or arm to improve blood flow while resting, take a pain reliever such as ibuprofen, stay active to keep blood from pooling and possibly wear compression socks or an elastic bandage. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 The tot looks adorable in the snap in a baby pink onesie and tiny socks. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026 Warren, a tenor, arrived in a pink harlequin outfit, with knee socks and buckled shoes. — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 The Veken set comes with packing cubes of different sizes—one small enough for underwear and socks, medium cubes for T-shirts and other tops, and large sizes for jeans and coats. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socks
  1. stockings
  2. punches
  3. knocks
  4. blows
  5. hits
  6. pounds
  7. slaps
  8. thumps
Noun
  • 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
  • Prices for the stockings start at $165, the set of four napkins is priced at $115 and the tablecloth at $215.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of stockings
Noun
  • And a fair fight is not just two fighters throwing the same punches at each other for 50 years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In the opposite corner of the ring, Evloev is a freestyle fighter, getting a bunch of different kicks and punches to give him the edge.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of punches
Verb
  • Anxiety knocks people off autopilot, sharpens attention and sends them looking for new information.
    — Monique Mitchell Turner, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Newmark report also knocks the draft deal for saddling Miami-Dade with too many risks of cost overruns and other risks that a private company would typically shoulder in a venture like this one.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of knocks
Noun
  • The company has suffered from several high-profile legal blows this year that have resulted in multibillion-dollar penalties.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine and Russia trading energy infrastructure blows aren't helping the situation either.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of blows
Verb
  • Night one had Ye, Brandy, and Mario delivering hits onstage, while night two had Snoop Dogg and Robin Thicke.
    — Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Anudike-Uzomah managed only 25 quarterback pressures and 11 quarterback hits in three NFL seasons.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of hits
Noun
  • The result is a cumulative downforce touted as more than 661 pounds greater than that of the GT Speed variant.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Simmons, who is 6 foot 5 and 310 pounds, started eight games last season as a rookie.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of pounds
Verb
  • Someone slaps a strip of medical tape across their lips, promises you deeper sleep, fewer snores and a sharper jawline by morning, then cuts to a dreamy sunrise shot.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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 26 Oct. 2026.

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