as in stocking
a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg
black socks to go with black pants and shoes
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as in blow
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 to knock
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 sock
Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
During the autopsy, a medical examiner noted an orange bootie sock on Schnee’s foot — matching the one from Oberholtzer’s scene — formally linking the cases, according to the state cold-case database and 48 Hours.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
My favorite moment Wednesday began when Padres lefty Jackson Merrill socked Gore’s letter-high, center-cut fastball toward deep left-center field.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Noun
It is said to detect up to 108 different obstacles, including socks, toys, and more.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
During the autopsy, a medical examiner noted an orange bootie sock on Schnee’s foot — matching the one from Oberholtzer’s scene — formally linking the cases, according to the state cold-case database and 48 Hours.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Punches are impactful and satisfying; socking an enemy sends them careening into the distance with a single punch.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
My favorite moment Wednesday began when Padres lefty Jackson Merrill socked Gore’s letter-high, center-cut fastball toward deep left-center field.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sock
Verb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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DraftKings, one of the biggest online sports gambling sites in Illinois, is slapping 50- or 25-cent fees on most bets.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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During the stream, Kardashian tagged along for Cenat's noodle game — basically, a challenge where the influencer and his friends take turns hitting each other on the head with pool noodles while participants wear helmets and don't know which of their peers slapped them from behind.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Like the clang of bells, the sound bypassed my ears and punched the air from my lungs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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His video shows the worker being punched and stomped on as others attempted to intervene.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beach, 46, was arrested for DWI-felony serious injury, possession of drug paraphernalia, hit and run/leave scene, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Every Dodger in the starting lineup had at least one hit on a night when there were 18 to go around.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The raw tuna got smacked with a Stop Sale.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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As of this publication, the final Conjuring movie starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren lands smack dab in the middle of the best and worst rated Conjuring Cinematic Universe films on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the Tar Heels began the 2025 season with an opening-drive touchdown, Tar Heels legendary former head basketball coach Roy Williams was clapping in his own suite alongside Michael Jordan, the UNC sensation who turned into one of the best NBA players of all time.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In the video, Kotb could be seen clapping as a friend brought Waffles out of a car to her daughters, who were standing in their driveway waiting to meet their new furry friend.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Assembly is best as a two-person job, but pretty much consists of clipping the arms to the seats and plugging in the motors.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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The video quickly clipped to the white sedan engulfed in flames.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rusev climbed on the ring steps and slammed Sheamus through the bar.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Herby Dufresne, 30, whom the Florida Highway Patrol identified as the driver of the minivan that slammed into the 18-wheeler, killing himself and two passengers, had moved from South Florida to Indiana in hopes of finding work, said Livenson Pierre, a friend of Dufresne who lives in Canada.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Sock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sock. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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