as in sock
a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg
thick wool stockings designed to be worn with hiking boots
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Recent Examples of stocking
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Claude ran the business into the ground in only a month through a string of very poor pricing and stocking decisions.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Freezing tights, pantyhose, and delicate stockings can help extend their longevity.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Claude ran the business into the ground in only a month through a string of very poor pricing and stocking decisions.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Instead of stocking one vaccine, pediatricians would have to stock three different ones and then track the separate shots for each of their patients.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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Kempczinski said McDonald’s sold 50 million pairs of Grinch socks with those meals in the first few days of the promotion, briefly making the company the largest seller of socks in the world.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Some of the monks have walked barefoot or in socks during parts of the journey, to feel the ground directly and be present in the moment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After cleaning, allow the appliance to air dry for at least 20 minutes before storing it away.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Do not wash potatoes before storing since the moisture can lead to decay.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the meantime, the retreat from the potential ban on feeding doesn’t fix the friction over the cats Dieppa and other volunteers are feeding around the Kendall Lowe’s.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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This slow cooker chili is the perfect go-to for cozy family dinners or feeding a hungry crowd at a gathering, delivering bold, hearty flavor with minimal effort.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Snowmaking specialist TechnoAlpin, which is supplying this year’s Winter Olympics, said technology has advanced significantly over recent decades, reducing energy demand and water consumption.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The blue trail explores Moncler’s history as a technical gear specialist, from outfitting alpine workers to supplying attire for mountaineering expeditions.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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It was directed by that Michael Bay, and in it, an Alexander Hamilton super-fan is eating a peanut butter sandwich when his phone rings.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bonds are used to fund brick-and-mortar projects, which include constructing, equipping, maintaining and furnishing district facilities.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are countless situations when calculating how many square feet are in a space comes in handy, from renting or buying a home to furnishing a place.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Takaichi’s approval ratings are strikingly high, ranging from more than 50% to over 80% for people in their 20s in some polls, levels unseen in years and the envy of recent prime ministers.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beverages include alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, along with caffeinated brews ranging from coffee to matcha.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sydney Wayser co-founder of Granada Throughout the fall, Wayser and Watters got to work outfitting their home kitchen with espresso machines, additional dining and seating areas, custom ceramics from local artist Amy Louise Johnson and new artwork fit for a modern cafe.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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My one and only challenge was outfitting a growing body.—
Anna Callaghan,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stocking. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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