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
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
And for free and reliably knock-your-socks-off kind of jazz, head to Bayou Bar inside The Pontchartrain Hotel for their weekly programming.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
As his older sister unpacked the box, the 5-year-old reached out eagerly to feel the materials of his new quilted jacket, winter hat with a fluffy pompom, warm socks and a pair of sturdy shoes.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
As his older sister unpacked the box, the 5-year-old reached out eagerly to feel the materials of his new quilted jacket, winter hat with a fluffy pompom, warm socks and a pair of sturdy shoes.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
As his older sister unpacked the box, the 5-year-old reached out eagerly to feel the materials of his new quilted jacket, winter hat with a fluffy pompom, warm socks and a pair of sturdy shoes.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And for free and reliably knock-your-socks-off kind of jazz, head to Bayou Bar inside The Pontchartrain Hotel for their weekly programming.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
As his older sister unpacked the box, the 5-year-old reached out eagerly to feel the materials of his new quilted jacket, winter hat with a fluffy pompom, warm socks and a pair of sturdy shoes.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And for free and reliably knock-your-socks-off kind of jazz, head to Bayou Bar inside The Pontchartrain Hotel for their weekly programming.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
And for free and reliably knock-your-socks-off kind of jazz, head to Bayou Bar inside The Pontchartrain Hotel for their weekly programming.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
And for free and reliably knock-your-socks-off kind of jazz, head to Bayou Bar inside The Pontchartrain Hotel for their weekly programming.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
As his older sister unpacked the box, the 5-year-old reached out eagerly to feel the materials of his new quilted jacket, winter hat with a fluffy pompom, warm socks and a pair of sturdy shoes.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
As his older sister unpacked the box, the 5-year-old reached out eagerly to feel the materials of his new quilted jacket, winter hat with a fluffy pompom, warm socks and a pair of sturdy shoes.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
As his older sister unpacked the box, the 5-year-old reached out eagerly to feel the materials of his new quilted jacket, winter hat with a fluffy pompom, warm socks and a pair of sturdy shoes.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And for free and reliably knock-your-socks-off kind of jazz, head to Bayou Bar inside The Pontchartrain Hotel for their weekly programming.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
As his older sister unpacked the box, the 5-year-old reached out eagerly to feel the materials of his new quilted jacket, winter hat with a fluffy pompom, warm socks and a pair of sturdy shoes.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And for free and reliably knock-your-socks-off kind of jazz, head to Bayou Bar inside The Pontchartrain Hotel for their weekly programming.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socks
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After the wipe hits, there will be a Twitch Drops campaign that should give out some solid loot to get your wipe off to a good start.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Their elaborate plan soon hits all kinds of darkly hilarious snags that lead to more serious repercussions.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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When the camera zooms in on Haines, the gnat can be seen buzzing around above her head (as evidenced in Entertainment Weekly's extremely serious investigative photos below) before Goldberg launches her military action and claps her hands while Haines speaks.EW.com, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims to keep costs down and maximize profits.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Woodley nails Diana’s mean-waif combustibility, and both Colindrez and Ferreira, playing outsiders unimpressed with their welcome to the Dahl house, do lovely work.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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In director Jamie Lloyd’s electric and minimalist Broadway update of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1990s musical based on a ‘50s movie, the former Pussycat Doll nails the comedy of a camp diva — inhabiting former ingenue Norma’s delusion and ego without ever losing sight of her sincerity.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Socks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socks. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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