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
Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
For me, buying lip gloss is a bit like buying a new toothbrush or pair of socks.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 26 Dec. 2024
Or, slip on a pair of cozy wool socks and wear them for your winter walks — after all, who doesn’t love the classic ‘stocks and socks look?
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
For me, buying lip gloss is a bit like buying a new toothbrush or pair of socks.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 26 Dec. 2024
One of Sanders’ pregame rituals was laying his uniform on the floor, from his neckband to his socks.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Or, slip on a pair of cozy wool socks and wear them for your winter walks — after all, who doesn’t love the classic ‘stocks and socks look?
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Your presents are open, but who really cares about socks or what was in your stocking when transfer season is nearly upon us?
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Your presents are open, but who really cares about socks or what was in your stocking when transfer season is nearly upon us?
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Noun
One of Sanders’ pregame rituals was laying his uniform on the floor, from his neckband to his socks.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
For me, buying lip gloss is a bit like buying a new toothbrush or pair of socks.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 26 Dec. 2024
Or, slip on a pair of cozy wool socks and wear them for your winter walks — after all, who doesn’t love the classic ‘stocks and socks look?
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
For me, buying lip gloss is a bit like buying a new toothbrush or pair of socks.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 26 Dec. 2024
One of Sanders’ pregame rituals was laying his uniform on the floor, from his neckband to his socks.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Or, slip on a pair of cozy wool socks and wear them for your winter walks — after all, who doesn’t love the classic ‘stocks and socks look?
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Your presents are open, but who really cares about socks or what was in your stocking when transfer season is nearly upon us?
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Your presents are open, but who really cares about socks or what was in your stocking when transfer season is nearly upon us?
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socks
Verb
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When the biggest name in the sport jumps teams, a tsunami hits.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Snow White hits theaters on March 21.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Green claps along, and is visibly impressed when Freeman hits that signature high note.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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Detroit Pistons team owner Tom Gores claps during the press conference on July 30, 2021 at the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit, Michigan.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2024
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But Wesley slams off the tape right then and there, and later side-eyes Graham in the break room.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
7 Jan. 2025
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Out of the blue, Ian attacks the man and slams a dagger into his heart.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Or if longterm commitment isn’t really your thing, there are plenty of DIY almond press-on nails to choose from, which makes nail designs like chrome nails, french nails, and aura nails a breeze.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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As a puzzler, Lok really nails the balance of challenge and scale, giving you bite-sized problems that still feel good to solve.—
Andrew Webster,
The Verge,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Socks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socks. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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