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
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
Someone manipulated time, slowing it down as Yamal cocked his leg and then hit fast forward.
—The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 14 July 2024
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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
Hadid, in response, cocks her head thoughtfully, stares at Travis, and gives a little smirk.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
Someone manipulated time, slowing it down as Yamal cocked his leg and then hit fast forward.
—The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 14 July 2024
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If trekking around the property’s sloping terrain isn't enough of a workout, the state-of-the-art fitness center is open 24 hours a day and has a weekly schedule of classes ranging from aerial yoga to bootcamp.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Saloon has a sloping fastback shape with unique rectangular lights in the front and rear that resemble a vintage Black & Decker Dustbuster.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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This means that each year, as Earth orbits the sun, there are periods when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun and receives more sunlight, resulting in summer, and times when the Southern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun, receiving more sunlight, which marks our winter.Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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When the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun, the nights last longer.Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
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They're angled to fire sound up at you, get surprisingly loud, and offer decent audio quality.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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At the time, prosecutors were angling to persuade a judge to lock Soto up for 40 years.John Annese, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The evening's lineup, though not as directly specific to a vibe or style as 2023's Southern rock-friendly bill of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lainey Wilson, Elle King, Grace Bowers and Jackson Dean, did tip a hat to the breadth of country's cultural reach in 2025.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 1 Jan. 2025
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Special teams tipped the outcome toward the Bruins in the Rose Bowl.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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If anything, the Kepler deal signals the Phillies will lean into mixing and matching again in their outfield.Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to insights from the Quintet Ipsos Wealth Study, European wealth firms are leaning into sustainability, personalization, and preparing for the massive wealth transfers on the horizon.April Rudin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Zaya wore a stylish black Lena Jacket Dress courtesy of Ronny Kobo with leopard fur trimming and Mary Jane heels.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Haas adds that the key to incorporating an ankle-joint glide while stretching is having your toes upward (or heel downward) as opposed to your foot flat on the floor where this can get missed.Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Cock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cock. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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