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
N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Here are the team’s picks for the best running shoes, massage guns, fitness trackers, workout socks and more.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The second of a pair of major winter storms socked the Midwest and the Plains on Wednesday, blanketing Chicago with snow, causing vehicle crashes and slide-offs in Nebraska and icing roads in Missouri.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Two handwritten notes were concealed in socks delivered to Luigi Mangione, accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Here are the team’s picks for the best running shoes, massage guns, fitness trackers, workout socks and more.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Portions of Los Angeles County are getting socked by debris flow and mudslides amid pounding rain Thursday night.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The second of a pair of major winter storms socked the Midwest and the Plains on Wednesday, blanketing Chicago with snow, causing vehicle crashes and slide-offs in Nebraska and icing roads in Missouri.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sock
Verb
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Jey landed a big uppercut early in the match that knocked Gunther on his butt.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The next day, animal control officers returned to the home and knocked on the door, but no one answered, authorities said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The two rivals slapped each other, and Charlotte missed a spear in the corner.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Republican president slapped 10% tariffs on most goods entering the country but delayed the implementation of higher levies, pending negotiations.—
Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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But the rest of the skit was punching up and I/Chelsea was the only one punched down on … Not Sarah Squirm’s fault and not hating on her.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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With their huge 198 score, the Green & White punched their first ticket to the NCAA Championships since 1988.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Houston threw numbers behind the ball for most of the game to avoid getting hit by the deadly counterattacks and transitions KC has been known for.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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New York’s forward did so by staying attached through the bazillion screens Detroit set and recovering when he was hit.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Then with two outs, Amed Rosario smacked an RBI single.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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Once the screen comes, Dort smacked his inside leg into Hayes’ outside one.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Why are the fans suddenly clapping that odd rhythm in unison?—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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He was also seen as a member of the audience clapping along while Jack Black danced through the crowd during last week's monologue.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Washington — Several members of Congress were on a plane that was sitting on the tarmac waiting to leave Washington on Thursday when it was clipped by another aircraft.—
Kathryn Krupnik,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Two American Airlines planes clipped wings at Reagan National Airport, the FAA said.—
7News WJLA (Washington),
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During their drive back to the house, Leo slams on the brakes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells left the court on a stretcher last night after slamming his head on the court during a dunk attempt.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Sock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sock. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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