as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
a cock of hay
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as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle
cocked his head to the side as he listened to her quizzically
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Recent Examples of cock
The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 6 June 2023
Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
Painting the town There’s the mural of Quarterback Patrick Mahomes in profile, his throwing arm cocked, painted on the side of the Westport Ale House, 4128 Broadway Blvd.
—Eric Adler and, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.
—The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 6 June 2023
Verb
Cass cocked his head to one side, like a pheasant looking at a hawk.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
Painting the town There’s the mural of Quarterback Patrick Mahomes in profile, his throwing arm cocked, painted on the side of the Westport Ale House, 4128 Broadway Blvd.
—Eric Adler and, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cock
Verb
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In Slovakia, the channel slopes downward towards the mansion.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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From the main building, the resort slopes down past lush gardens and swimming pools to Polo Beach, a secluded 600-foot stretch of white sand protected by black lava rock formations on both ends.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The findings could shine a light on the origin of the planet's strange magnetic field, and why it is tilted.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Neck Stretch: Slowly tilt your head toward one shoulder, holding for a few seconds, then switch to the other side.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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They’re designed with a push-button lid and angled spout that prevent spills.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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At 33-41, the Heat — winners of four straight — are angling to move up from the No. 10 seed in the East, with the play-in tournament approaching.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But Outback’s mistakes and competitors’ innovative strategies have tipped the power order in the restaurant steak wars.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sergio Pérez is tipped to make a Formula One return with Cadillac in 2026 when the sport enters a new era of regulations.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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First elected to the Supreme Court in 1995, Bradley leans more toward liberal ideologies.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Ela features casual dishes like Duck Leg Biryani, Tandoori Cab Hanger Steak Skewer, chutneys and other street snacks, while Mango leans into daily soups, salads and handhelds from Wagyu beef carpaccio to roasted turkey club.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On March 27, 2025, Donald Trump issued an executive order attempting to bring the Smithsonian Institution to heel.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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If only there were a person uniquely situated to bring these judges to heel and bring the crisis to a halt, thus re-legitimizing the judiciary in earnest.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Cock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cock. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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