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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Few things are more miserable than wet socks or suede sandals ruined by an impromptu downpour.
—Iman Balagam, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Other items also needed are chocolates, mints, note pads, pens, socks, shower slippers and a few coins for good luck.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
With a medium compression level, Bombas Everyday compression socks are perfect for travelers who want something effective and supportive, but not so tight to the point of potential discomfort.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
Eliminate duplicates or lone items like unmatched socks, unwanted gifts, or free giveaways.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
The players rocked socks with his face on them.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Players were wearing socks with his face on them.
—Ryan Brennan
march 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Players wore socks with his face on them.
—Ryan Brennan
march 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Inspire creativity and encourage self-expression with MADMIA's playful, crazy, colorful socks.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Few things are more miserable than wet socks or suede sandals ruined by an impromptu downpour.
—Iman Balagam, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Other items also needed are chocolates, mints, note pads, pens, socks, shower slippers and a few coins for good luck.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
With a medium compression level, Bombas Everyday compression socks are perfect for travelers who want something effective and supportive, but not so tight to the point of potential discomfort.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
Eliminate duplicates or lone items like unmatched socks, unwanted gifts, or free giveaways.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
The players rocked socks with his face on them.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Players were wearing socks with his face on them.
—Ryan Brennan
march 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Players wore socks with his face on them.
—Ryan Brennan
march 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Verb
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Kinda knocks your to-do list down a few pegs, no?—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the event Borges knocks it out of the park and a high-profile team in Europe comes calling for him, Sporting KC may convert 95% of the sale proceeds into GAM; that would held KC continue strengthening its roster.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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Jerusalem, timid about the prospect of a land invasion, can only respond with more airstrikes until the regime hits its breaking point and the people rise up.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Lexus always hits the 3 Ss for SUV consumers – sportiness, style and storage – and the RX350 is no different.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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One man repeatedly punches a man lying on the ground while another man appears to hold his feet.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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All three appear to assessing damage and talking before Riley punches a rear quarter window on Barber's vehicle, the complaint said.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Think Nvidia’s new feature that slaps an AI filter onto your favorite games looks like garbage?—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
18 Mar. 2026
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Nahill is even featured in a video, indulgently attempting to snack on a donut, before Tyson, now a de facto spokesperson for HHS’ healthy foods initiatives, slaps it out of his hand.—
Chelsea Cirruzzo,
STAT,
27 Feb. 2026
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Another bangs his head against the wall after expressing suicidal thoughts.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Another bangs his head against the wall after expressing suicidal thoughts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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
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Irons pounds the drums like Bam-Bam smashing on two garbage-can lids.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Macron said France is expending diplomatic capital to ensure a return to calm and to allow for the Lebanese armed forces to assert themselves as Israel pounds Hezbollah positions.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Socks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socks. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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