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
Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 July 2025
The material looks similar to a fishnet stocking, Ammann described — and smells a little fishy too.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
This may include: Spending several periods of the day elevating your legs above the level of your heart to reduce pressure on veins in the legs
Compression bandages and stockings can also help ease swelling in the legs and improve blood flow.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 July 2025
First-line treatment can include compression, such as wearing compression stockings or an elastic wrap.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 July 2025
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Verb
Wearing compression stockings and elevating legs can be helpful, experts said.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 July 2025
The material looks similar to a fishnet stocking, Ammann described — and smells a little fishy too.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
This may include: Spending several periods of the day elevating your legs above the level of your heart to reduce pressure on veins in the legs
Compression bandages and stockings can also help ease swelling in the legs and improve blood flow.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 July 2025
First-line treatment can include compression, such as wearing compression stockings or an elastic wrap.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stocking
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Fungus thrives in warm, moist areas, so having your sweaty feet stuffed inside shoes and socks all day can create an ideal environment for fungus to grow.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The big moment saw Sunday Rose strutting in a white dress and knee-high socks.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The team looks to address that in the first round here, selecting space-eating defensive tackle Derrick Harmon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Grant is a massive, space-eating defensive lineman who dominated smaller blockers in college and had no problem getting in the backfield.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Of the 419 parks, including historic sites, monuments, rivers, and more, managed by the National Park Service, only 108 charge regular entrance fees—ranging from $10 to $35—that will be waived.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
31 Dec. 2024
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Its rooms are larger, ranging from 580-square-foot suites with private plunge pools to a 2,300-square-foot Retreat penthouse.—
Carley Thornell,
Robb Report,
31 Dec. 2024
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Through this expansion, the brand strengthens its dedication to empowering multifaceted, multi-hyphenate women, equipping them with accessories that inspire confidence in every moment of their daily lives.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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Alibaba has established itself as one of China’s leading technology companies and has developed its own large language models and voice assistants, equipping it with the knowledge to assist Apple in localizing its AI offerings.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Pantry relies heavily on volunteers, with approximately 2,000 individuals donating their time annually to support the organization's mission.—
Nour Rahal,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Such is the peril of donating one’s bodies to science.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As a result, by independently moving up and down along with the legs, the two sides of the saddle reportedly transfer pressure from the sit bones to the femurs, distributing the load more evenly (and less painfully).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2025
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It's made with rugged 400-denier nylon outer material, which has held up incredibly well to the abuse of international travel, and fortified with tough zippers, weight-distributing webbing, and hefty buckles.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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The next two years will be test runs for that new approach to presenting the race.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
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In addition to presenting their bill, students also observed legislative sessions and were introduced on the Assembly and Senate floors by Assemblymember Boerner and Senator Blakespear.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stocking. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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