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
Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
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
Jay King, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Abu Zaid, a bearded militant with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al Sham, cocked his ear toward the roar.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In the rank and file of men showering the cocks and balls took on the air almost of an independent species, exhibited in instructive contrasts.
—Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
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
Verb
Brown took off from outside the restricted area, cocked back his right arm and hammered a dunk over the top of Turner’s head.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Abu Zaid, a bearded militant with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al Sham, cocked his ear toward the roar.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The sloping roofs and spacious interiors show that these homes are built to maximise natural light and ventilation.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The sloping roof prevents water from building up and seeping inside during storms.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
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Housing markets across the nation are starting to tilt in buyers' favor, according to a Redfin expert who is encouraging aspiring homeowners to set their own terms when purchasing a property.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ergonomics are improved too, the S1R II uses a dual articulating touch screen that tilts straight up or down, and can also flip out to the side and face forward.—
Jim Fisher,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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As a part of his efforts, President Trump is angling to shut down the Department of Education, a move that will have dramatic repercussions around the country.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Louis Vuitton has launched the LV Biker MM, a new signature bag masterminded by artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, and the chattering fashion classes are already angling to invest.—
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22 Feb. 2025
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Boys basketball Bishop’s The Knights, the sixth seed in San Diego Section Division II, tipped off on the road against No. 2 Mira Mesa in the semifinals Feb. 26 in a game that ended in controversy.—
Ben Ali H Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Week 2 of the FHSAA finals tips off with Tuesday games that include Eustis taking on 4A favorite Gibbs of St. Petersburg.—
Buddy Collings,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2025
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Especially when sleeping, go ahead and lean against the interior panel – everyone else will appreciate it.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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From the jump, Johnson leaned into the excitement and expectation with an understanding of how much heavy lifting is required to attain his goals.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Host Ellen Degeneres, in a show of force that one assumed was meant to intimidate any future Oscar emcees, declared her intention to set the world record for most retweets on Twitter, and to that end called to heel ten of Hollywood’s top stars to assemble for a selfie.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
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Roll your foot up and down, from toes to heel, applying light pressure.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Cock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cock. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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